I wrote this song on a paper napkin while having dinner at Meza Luna in LA with a producer friend of my parents. We had a waitress who flirted with us both so perfectly, me a 26 year old rocker and Jack Wiener a famous 60 year old producer, each on our own level... a true actress...
lyrics
An expresso and a smile
are all she has to offer,
the laughter echoes
cold…
A minute and a half
hidden well behind her laugh
works a tip not yet given-
tell me now,
what else do you keep hidden?
Work on, my waitress,
slave on, my waitress,
dream on, my waitress,
work your feet to the bone,
but don’t give up…
a skip, a skillful glance
work a million passing faces
with the grace
of her unknown face,
but this will change
someday…
Work on, my waitress,
slave on, my waitress,
dream on, my waitress,
work your feet to the bone,
but don’t give up…
Work on, my waitress,
slave on, my waitress,
dream on, my waitress,
work your feet to the bone,
but fight on, my waitress…
credits
from Hymns From The Battlefield,
released December 1, 1993
words & music by L. Collins
arranged by L. Collins
lead vocals, guitar & whistle: L. Collins
lead guitar: Michael Stark
Bass: Jon Stenber
drums: jeff Palermo
guest vocals: Danielle Ghent-Fiorello
djambe, congas, whistle & additional percussion: Norma Tanega
Lawrence Collins is an american-egyptian singer songwriter, born in France and brought up in France, England, India, and the
United States who speaks 4 languages fluently. His music reflects a life spent travelling and experimenting with different cultures, and he has produced 8 studio albums, a movie soundtrack, a live album, and played over 1700 shows during his 20 year career....more
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