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Perspective
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Soundtrack
Perspective was released on January 1, 1987 by Verve (Adult Contemporary) as a part of the album She Loves Me (1963 Original Broadway Cast Recording) [1987 Remastered]
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Release DateJanuary 1, 1987
LabelVerve (Adult Contemporary)
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Daniel Massey
Daniel Massey
Performer
Nathaniel Frey
Nathaniel Frey
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Lyrics

The fact is, Ladislav
You're a very good clerk
I'm an idiot
But at least I'm an idiot with a job
Call me fool
That's all right with me
Here's my rule
Never disagree
Where's my pride?
Swallowed long ago
Deep inside
Where it doesn't show
Bowing, scraping
Nodding, beaming
Always humble
Not an ounce of self respect
Yes, sir, yes, sir
You're so right, sir
Black is white, sir
'Scuse me while I genuflect
How do I remain so calm and cheerful?
How do I retain my peace of mind?
Let me just explain my rationale
It's all in your perspective
Listen
Listen
To an old Hungarian philosophy
I am only one
Of several in a rather small parfumerie
Which is only one of several in the city
Which is one of many cities in this country, which
Is only one of many countries
Which are on this continent
Which is only one of seven on this not-so-special planet
Which is one of many in our solar system
Which is only one of many solar systems in this vast
And inconceivable affair
That is the universe
So
In this infinite, incomprehensible scheme
If a dot called Maraczek should scream
At a speck called Sipos
What on earth does it matter?
So call me fool
That's all right with me
Here's my rule
Never disagree
Where's my pride?
Swallowed long ago
Deep inside
Where it doesn't show
Just maintain a true perspective
And it's easy
To avoid a clash of wills
Just maintain a true perspective
And make sure you're well supplied with stomach pills
Let me put it bluntly
I'm a coward
With a wife and children to support
Actually, my creed is short and simple
Five essential words, Georg -
Do not
Lose
Your job!
Written by: Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick
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