The Ghost of Albert Gallatin

(He was never here, he was never here)
(He was never here, he was never here)
He was never here, he was never here
He was never here, he was never here
Didn't you hear?
He was never here, he was never here
He was never here, he was never here

There's no such thing as no
And yes is quite impressed
By shiny coins that toss
And bed high upon my chest
Once comfort meets with me
In truth you've lied with less
You'll beg to pay for more
One's home becomes my flesh

(Bigger than) Bigger than most
But not big enough to matter
(Nicer for) Nicer for those
Who have coin to make them matter
(Cutting close) Cutting it close
But no further up the ladder
(But not quite) Quiet enough
But not quite enough

The definitive limited dividend
Of every citizen
Unaware of the horrible situation
That they're living in
Come and consummate
In the tainted virginity of a saint
Drink it all away
It's all included in your stay

(Be your host) We'll be your host
But we'll make you even sadder
(come join us) Hip 'cause we chatter
Come join us and get fatter
(All sounds queer) Mad as a hatter
If you think this all sounds queer
Namesake doesn't matter
'Cause he was never here!
He was never here

Bigger than most
Nicer for those
Cutting it close
But not quite enough
We'll be your host
Hip 'cause we chatter
Mad as a hatter
Namesake doesn't matter
'Cause he was never