paul simon - killer wants to go to college ii lyrics

(paul simon)
sal
i know you're trying to protect me
searching for another truth
with your language and your poetry
from my ignorance and youth

hey i did not come to argue
my life never made much sense
i just wish that i could hug you
you're my only defense

i don't understand your writing
i could barely sign my name
all i ever learned was righting
but i'm not the only one to blame

the streets were dark with danger
i have to stand up for my friends
in a land where i'm a stranger
and the hatred never ends

inmate
killer wants to go on t.v.

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