No, I don’t want to sound too dramatic

And I mind my own business as a rule.

Sometime I don’t have much money.

Sometimes I act like a fool.

I know the preacher wants to see me on Sunday.

So I’ve been blocking all his calls.

Besides I’ve got me a thrift store Buddha.

and he don't say anything at all

Some folks go through unhappy

Some folks try to make things worse.

I'll be satisfied at the end of the line.

Cause I didn't have a reason to be first

I don’t struggle with questions of existence.

I go out drinking and dancing when I’m blue.

And I’ve got a thrift store Buddha

that keeps me thinking of you.

[BREAK]

It was a sunny Saturday morning

I hadn’t sat out to make a new friend.

I said how much for this thrift store Buddha

And the lady there said that depends…

He’s got weird ears. He’s kinda heavy.

On the bottom, you'll find a little crack.

and someone has chipped his elbow.

and then she frowned, staring intently at his back.

And I guess somebody forgot to price him.

And if you think two dollars is OK

I will wrap up your thrift store, Buddha.

And you can take the little guy home today.

(and then she said)

If you can reach a point of satisfaction,

Won't you come back and tell me what you did

and because of her surprising reaction

I don’t think I’ll ever get rid.

Of my little thrift store Buddha

I think I’ll get one for my car

that I’ll never be stuck in traffic.

You’re never waiting when , you’re happy where you are