Ida Lee - Steely Dan

They’re throwin' a party for big Ida Lee

The man from the skyway, the Chinaman and me

There’s so much affection, it’s making me crazy

I’ve grown out of reason for keepin' it neat

Everybody’s laughin', everybody’s makin' love

Ida Lee, it’s you I’m thinkin' of

Threw out the favors, hooters and the hats

Put out the candle and blew out the cat

Oh, my temperature’s rising, we’re all on the chaise lounge

Big Ida Lee, she’s nowhere to be found

Everybody’s laughin', everybody’s makin' love

Ida Lee, it’s you I’m thinkin' of

Everybody’s laughin', everybody’s makin' love

Ida Lee, it’s you I’m thinkin' of

They open the air shaft as Ida walks in

She comes up to me and whispers

«Honey, where have you been?»

I’m strippin' my gears, I’m blowin' my fuse

'Cause Ida Lee is givin' me somewhat more than I can use

Sort of, babe