This was based on an actual news story. I over-embellished it a bit:)
lyrics
1st:
The Emperor of Colorado
At the Christmas party
in an old black tux he borrowed
Showed up in a lime green El Camino
a car that he had bartered
from a short stint in Del Rio
Chorus:
He said to hit the floor
Couldn't take it anymore
Then he pulled his little friend
stationed by the open door
The saddest the thing of all
He didn't want to hurt no one
But this life had got him down
Was his only mother's son
2nd v:
The Emperor of Colorado
Had a semi-normal childhood
Even though he missed his father
The Emperor of Colorado
Had his hopes and dreams like anyone
A broken path to follow
(Chorus)
3rd V:
The Emperor of Colorado
Looked out at his world
with suspension and bravado
The Emperor of Colorado
today he lost his job
reached the end of a short rope
(chorus)
Tag:
The Emperor of Colorado
at the Christmas party
in an old black tux he borrowed
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