Since those brave gold rush pioneers
Came in their creaky covered wagons
Far as they could go, end of the line
Their dreams were yours, their dreams were mine
But in those dreams were hidden dragons.
Sunset Boulevard, frenzied boulevard
Swamped with every kind of false emotion.
Sunset Boulevard, brutal boulevard
Just like you, we'll wind up in the ocean.
She was sinking fast, I threw a rope
Now I have suits and she has hope.
It seemed an elegant solution.
One day this must end, it isn't real
Still I'll enjoy a hearty meal
Before tomorrow's execution.
Sunset Boulevard, ruthless boulevard
Destination for the stony-hearted
Sunset Boulevard, lethal boulevard
Everyone's forgotten how they started
Here on Sunset Boulevard...!
--excerpt of title song from the musical "Sunset Boulevard." There's something about the word imagery and the depressing clarity with which truth is presented that makes me love this part of the song (also because it's the part that doesn't contain anything terribly vulgar...)
Hm. Interesting. I take it this is what you found to quote instead of the good, old Doctor? ;-)