"If you dig it, don't do it"

[mac56]

Inspired by this thread:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=2204734&mesg_id=2204734

Hey I was under the weather and I wasn’t getting better
So I went to get a physical check
And when I went to the doc it was a heck of a shock
He told me, boy, you are a miserable wreck
He said your liver’s all swollen and your stomach’s got a hole in it
From drinkin' too much for too long
And there’s a good indication you’ve got bad circulation
'Cause your blood pressure's almost gone

And you got no reflexes in your solar plexus
When I tap you on the top of your knee
He said your pulse ain’t steady and your lungs getting ready
To collapse every time that you breathe
And at the rate you’re goin' all the tests are showin'
Boy, you’ll never live to get old
But I came up with a plan to make you healthy again
But, boy, you gotta do what you’re told

That’s when he told me

If you dig it
Don’t do it
And if you like it, better leave it alone
And if it’s too much fun, that outta clue you, son
That you’re probably doing something that's wrong
And I’m surprised at you and all the things you do, boy
'Cause that ain’t what your body is for
And if you think its bad so far wait til’ after this guitar
Cause the doctor said a whole lot more

He told me, cut out your boozing, quit them drugs you been using
And don’t be smoking no cigarettes
And you know lovin' a stranger nowadays, boy,
Man, it's just like playin' Russian roulette
And get the grease out your diet, better broil it, don’t fry it
And don’t you eat no more bar-b-que
I wouldn’t tell you no lie, take this rule and apply
Now, son, listen to what you better do

And then he told me

If you dig it
Don’t do it
And if you like it, better leave it alone
And if it’s too much fun, that outta clue you, son
That you’re probably doing something that's wrong
And if it’s too good to you, well, don’t let it fool you
'Cause you’re playin in the danger zone
And I kept waitin' and waitin' for the man to finish
But the sucker just went on and on

And then he told me, cut out all sweets and don’t be cramping your feet
In them pointed-toe Italian shoes
And he said boy, lookie here, you gonna damage your ears
Playin' them loud rockin' rhythm and blues
And if a rabbit don’t eat it, buddy, you don’t need it
That’s the rules on your new menu
You better get you a pen, I ain’t gonna say it again
'Cause there’s a whole lot more that you need to do

You need to lose some weight
You need to stand up straight, boy
Your posture is a terrible disgrace
You need to suck in your gut
You need to tuck in your butt
You need to clear them zits up off of your face

And then he told me

If you dig it
Don’t do it
And if you like it, better leave it alone
And if it’s too much fun, that outta clue you, son
That you’re probably doing something that's wrong
And if it’s too good to you, well, don’t let it fool you
'Cause you’re playin' in the danger zone
And I kept waitin' and waitin' for the man to shut up
But the sucker just went on and on...on and on...and on...and on...and on...

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

1. Wow did you write that? Reminds me of my favorite Joe Jackson

Everything
Everything gives you cancer
Everything
Everything gives you cancer
There's no cure, there's no answer
Everything gives you cancer

Don't touch that dial
Don't try to smile
Just take this pill
It's in your file

Don't work hard
Don't play hard
Don't plan for the graveyard
Remember -

Everything
Everything gives you cancer
Everything
Everything gives you cancer
There's no cure, there's no answer
Everything gives you cancer

Don't work by night
Don't play by day
You'll feel all right
But you will pay

No caffeine
No protein
No booze or
Nicotine
Remember -

[mac56]

2. Oh, lord, no.

Didn't mean to give that impression.

It's by Little Charlie and the Nightcats.

I like yours too.