From the recording Batteries Required
Lyrics
In the interest of clarity I must be transparent,
There’s no handsome prince charming hiding deep inside of me,
I know that you’re free and full of wonders,
Is there room in your heart for some old leather like me?
Never been a western hero, or a star like Steve McQueen,
Never fought at Iwo Jima, or raided the flag,
Always batteries required, to get me going set me free,
And given circumstance, that’s not too bad,
Would a fast car filled with treasures somehow bring you closer,
Would tales of bold adventure bring you right on home,
If I traveled to the far side of the world, could I then hold you,
If there’s credit for dreaming, yeah, I’ve already won,
Never been a superhero, or a star like Johnny Depp,
No, I wasn’t there at Utah, to raise the flag,
Always batteries required, to move me forward to forget,
And given limitations, that’s not too bad…