Lyrics David Byrne

David Byrne

Optimist

Waiting, but I don't mind

I'm all bus stops and heat

I'm neon, in your daylight

I'm the optimist of 30th Street

How it is is how it oughta be

I got anything but moneyed esteem

Drinks are on Cond Nast

I'm the optimist of 30th Street

How it is is how it oughta be

I spy on Vivian Girls the Up-Upper East

There's no reason to be upset

There's no reason to not expect

There's no room for emptiness

No tea or sympathy

There's no room for emptiness

On a never-empty street