March of Cameras

March of Cameras

( c ) 8/97 by Gary.J. Ehrlich
to "March of Cambreadth" by Heather Alexander

In the spirit of Jonathan Swift, a "Modest Proposal" for dealing with troublesome paparazzi


Cameras flash, mike booms swing
Cell phones', pagers' piercing ring
Chase us through the city streets
Shouted questions, pounding feet
Just because we are a Name
Must this be the price of fame?
Paparazzi, hear our cry:
HOW MANY OF YOU CAN WE MAKE DIE?

You will not leave us alone
We should call on Sly Stallone
You don't listen to our pleas
Sean Penn had the right idea
We'll see if your cameras float
Microphones shove down your throats
Blow your choppers from the sky
HOW MANY OF YOU CAN WE MAKE DIE?

You have camped out on our lawn
All our flowers and grass are gone
We'll send vengeance from the trees
Loose on you a swarm of bees
Please respect our privacy
Just get off our property!
Or we'll burn your tabloids high
HOW MANY OF YOU CAN WE MAKE DIE?

Cameras flash, mike booms swing
Cell phones', pagers' piercing ring
Chase us through the city streets
Shouted questions, pounding feet
Just because we are a Name
Must this be the price of fame?
Paparazzi, hear our cry:
HOW MANY OF YOU CAN WE MAKE DIE?