The Sullen Man

Your mother called said you were doing just fine
You had to work through a few things on your mind
I offered service but you had to decline
A certain someone had already made it to your side

A gentlemen of gloom and doom disguised in dignity
Self pity and self loathing were his primary ministry
He wanted you to stay with him as long as you were able
Break his bread and share his wine at his cursed table
But don't let the sullen man get you down
The only thing he'll promise is a grieving veil and gown
If you ever let yourself into his ever sorry town
You may never get back up but still you'll never let me down
So don't let him ever get you down

My brother called said he was doing just fine
He had a few of the same things on his mind
The sullen man had met with him to keep him in line
And share a couple useless rumors he'd heard of through the vine

A gentlemen of gloom and doom disguised in dignity
Self pity and self loathing were his primary ministry
He wanted you to stay with him as long as you were able
Break his bread and share his wine at his cursed table
But don't let the sullen man get you down
The only thing he'll promise is a grieving veil and gown
If you ever let yourself into his ever sorry town
You may never get back up but still you'll never let me down
So don't let him ever get you down

I know it's all easier said than done
And these peppy, picker upper songs are grossly overdone
But I feel quite certain that if everyday you choose
To throw your shoulders back and laugh the sullen man will lose

So don't let the sullen man get you down
The only thing he'll promise is a grieving veil and gown
If you ever let yourself into his ever sorry town
You may never get back up but still you'll never let me down
So don't let him ever get you down