Yes I am... Dammit

Amidst a conversation,

A parry swung towards my head.

"And so all the others are just plain and normal (or to that effect)?"

And in a sweet poison in the tone, "what did you mean when you said that you're better than..."

I knew those tones and I was simply too tired, so I answered safely and in some if not most parts truthfully.

Uniqueness and all that.

I think that some are more unique then others. I think there's certain beauty in us all.
I think that if men so wish, they will live and die for vanilla and call it gold.
I know that if women so wish, all flaws disappear into potential and beggars turn into princes.

As for me?

I think most of all of you should know: (well, those that get to see at least more than 1 facet of me anyway)

That my ego dictates to me that I am better then most

That I am aloof sometimes and in my own way rightfully so.

That I do on occasion use my name, voice and mannerisms as weapons

That I know that when you like me you call this confidence and when you don't you call it arrogance.


"Englishman In New York"

I don't drink coffee I take tea my dear
I like my toast done on one side
And you can hear it in my accent when I talk
I'm an Englishman in New York

See me walking down Fifth Avenue
A walking cane here at my side
I take it everywhere I walk
I'm an Englishman in New York

I'm an alien I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York
I'm an alien I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York

If, "Manners maketh man" as someone said
Then he's the hero of the day
It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile
Be yourself no matter what they say

I'm an alien I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York
I'm an alien I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York

Modesty, propriety can lead to notoriety
You could end up as the only one
Gentleness, sobriety are rare in this society
At night a candle's brighter than the sun

Takes more than combat gear to make a man
Takes more than a license for a gun
Confront your enemies, avoid them when you can
A gentleman will walk but never run

If, "Manners maketh man" as someone said
Then he's the hero of the day
It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile
Be yourself no matter what they say

I'm an alien I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York
I'm an alien I'm a legal alien
I'm an Englishman in New York