Temporary Trip - The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

I saw a man break down on New Year’s Eve

Drop to his knees and cry hysterically

Screaming nonsense you would not believe

On the sidewalk right in front of me

And I asked him, «Mr., what’s the matter

Calm down are you alright

It looks like you could use a doctor

How much have the had to drink tonight»

Remember this is just a temporary trip

If you stay down too long you can sometimes lose your grip

I helped him get back on his feet again

And brushed the slush off his overcoat

He wiped his eyes he shook my hand and then

Before he walked away he sadly cleared his throat

Then he said, «Boy, I’m just old and lonely

But thank you for your concern

Here’s wishing you a Happy New Year»

I wished him one back in return

Remember this is just a temporary trip

And if you stay down too long you can sometimes lose your grip

Then he said, «Boy, I’m just old and lonely

But thank you for your concern

Here’s wishing you a Happy New Year»

I wished him one back in return

Remember this is just a temporary trip

If you stay down too long you can sometimes lose your grip

Remember this is just a temporary trip

If you stay down too long you can sometimes lose it