From the recording Beaches and Cream
Lyrics
People They’re the Worst
By Daryl Stevenett
(Verse 1)
Started filling my gas tank first thing today
While the guy in front went inside to pay
He took his sweet time and I was blocked in
Twelve minutes later he returned with a grin
Had a bag of groceries and a six pack of beer
I waited for him to fix his hair in the mirror
I honked once… twice… flipped him the bird and cursed
What’s wrong with people?……they’re the worst.
(Verse 2)
She's holding up the line at the local Walmart,
Can’t find her readers, God bless her little heart.
Started digging for her pen and her old check book
Everybody in line starts to whisper and look
She rips out the check and hands it to the clerk
She grabs a pack of gum, a couple star bursts
Started counting out pennies then she dropped her purse
I just shook my head… people….they’re the worst
(Chorus)
Give me a couple of beers and a lone palm tree
And a gentle breeze that don’t talk to me.
Get me to the keys cause I’m in a hurry
Gonna kick back and lose, lose the worry
Gonna leave behind all the people I know
I’d rather sweep sand than shovelling snow
When it comes to Key West I’m coming in first
When it comes to people…. They’re the worst
(Verse 3)
My Neighbor cranks up his leaf blower at seven A.M.,
Wearin’ white gym socks with sandals again.
Preachin’ politics to his golden retriever,
I swear that dog is a true believer.
Got his MAGA hat on, Tuxedo Tee shirt
I swear I'm gonna move and get away from that jerk
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in the whole universe
It’s people… they’re the worst
(Bridge)
Maybe I’m judgin’, maybe it’s me,
But the ocean don’t care and it agrees with me
Give me a hammock, a drink in my hand
later find a bar with a good bar band
(Pre Chorus)
Give me Ray-Ban shades and twin palm trees
And a double wide hammock swaying in the breeze
Far from the noise, the traffic, and thirst —
Don’t need a Doctor just a good looking nurse
and away from people ...cause,...people… they’re the worst
(Final Chorus)
Give me a couple of beers and a lone palm tree
And a gentle breeze that don’t talk to me.
Get me to the keys cause I’m in a hurry
Gonna kick back and lose, lose the worry
Gonna leave behind all the people I know
I’d rather sweep sand than shovelling snow
When it comes to Key West I’m coming in first
When it comes to people…. They’re the worst
People… they’re the worst
People .... they're the worst