I Am an Ape

In a garden stands a statue

Of the man who won the war

His expression, tender yearning

Every nation near and far

Oh sad and ancient father

Sweet as honey, tough as leather

Running down the hill

On Christmas day

I am an ape, I stand and wait

A masterpiece, a hairy beast

I move so fast but take a chance

And come up close, I'm not a ghost

Navigator when you wake up

And you step outside your door

Shoes and panties washed and folded

Taking off your dirty clothes

This garden tells a story

Amber close up, faded glory

Running through the streets

On Christmas day

I am an ape, I stand and wait

A masterpiece, a hairy beast

Try not to laugh, just take a chance

I visited inside your head

If you trespass in this garden

To a place you should not go

If you step out from the shadows

See the city far below

I am an ape, I stand and wait

A masterpiece, a hairy beast

No need to hide, come on inside

I will not last, I too shall pass