Story Behind The Song

Oh, there's a story, but for now, you'll have to contact the songwriter for a explanation: RogerBrittain@bellsouth.net

Song Description

Sounds like it came straight from the "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou" movie. Hits on the major issues of today's world in a fun, light-hearted way. Memorable and much-requested song with a great hook line. John Prine-ish type song in music and especially lyrics.

Lyrics

It's the Isms in my life that drive me crazy
Like alcohol and pot makes me lazy.
It's the Isms I can't figure; it's like the word ______
It's the isms in my life that drive me crazy.

Narcissism's when I look into the mirror
Pacifism's when I cannot find the trigger
Religionism is not a word, but Racism is still heard
It's the isms in my life that drive me crazy

Oooo ooo ooo oooo oooo hoo hoo ooo

Sleep 'til noon, the world will think you're lazy
If ya drink 'fore noon you're gonna wind up down at AA
Spillin' beans and tellin' tales, livin' life and settin' sails
It's the Isms in my life that drive me crazy

Oooo ooo ooo hoo hoo
(Get them isms off me!)

Alcohol, well it's just another Ism
I think I'll just go check into some prison!

But it's not the drugs or the Mary Jane,
the alcohol or the co-cocaine
It's the isms in my life that drive me crazy.
No it's not the drugs or the alcohol,
the Mary Jane or the co-cocaine,
It's the isms in my life that drive me crazy.