I never had a lot to bring to the party
But a self-importance far beyond vanity
And a manic depression that just wouldn't go away
Like Peckinpah with a bouquet of poison ivy


How many six packs does it take to screw in a light?
It's good to be alive babe, sometimes it's alright


Nothing like a little vacation once in awhile
At the cable car hotel, San Francisco style
For three nights and three days
Jesus hung on a boom box while it played
Every single song ever sung by Billie Holiday


How many six packs does it take to screw in a light?
Yeah, it's good to be alive babe, sometimes it's alright


Afterwards I'm on California Street looking at the sky
The sun is going down pouring salt into my eyes
Like you said, “when the light goes out so does fear. "
And you only see beauty as it begins to disappear

How many six packs does it take to screw in a light?
It's good to be alive babe, sometimes it's alright
How many six packs does it take to screw in a light?
It's good to be alive babe, sometimes it's alright