Story Behind The Song
I went through a period of depression in which I expected to be rejected, and that kept me from taking risks. I wrote this to make fun of that side of myself, in an attempt to banish it.
Song Description
A lifelong loser humorously comes to terms with his habit of expecting unhappiness and loss
| Song Length |
3:22 |
Genre |
Rock - Roots/Rock n' Roll, Country - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Content, Pleased |
Subject |
Philosophy, Encouragement |
| Similar Artists |
Warren Zevon, Chuck Berry |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
My shrink says to me: ?You?re a happy little guy
All my other patients whine, could you please tell me why
Nothing ever gets to you??
I said ?Doc, it?s a simple equation.
I greet every day with
Low expectations?
I learned early that I am cursed.
I learned early to expect the worst
This two hundred I?m paying you for our weekly assignation
Is a waste that fulfills my
Low expectations
BRIDGE
When life gives me lemons, it?s lemons they stay
When I go to trial I don?t get off like O.J.
When I come on to a woman she rejects me at first sight
I expect nothing, and I?m always right
INSTRUMENTAL
My message to you, Doc, and to all your clients
Is to form a close, unholy alliance
With adversity, loss, disappointment and fear
Make ?em your friends, have ?em over a beer
Out goes Mister Righteous Indignation
Let?s welcome home Mister Low Expectations
You want to know where all the good times went, baby?
They were never here to begin with.
It?s a jungle out there?and they just cut down your tree.
That?s all right, have a glass of wine on me.
Just remember: the glass is half empty?