I want to be remembered by the work that I've done

Want my name to reside on the front of the mind

And the tip of the tongue

And I want the attention of the powers that be

Want them fighting with each other

Over who's gonna get to work with me

I want to leave the stage with them on their feet

At a sold out show

And I'd do just about anything to make it so



But I don't wanna wear those skinny jeans

So maybe there's no hope for me

I don't wanna wear those skinny jeans

Maybe it's just not meant to be

Still I want to be content with just doing my best

I wanna be taken seriously without having to shave my chest

And I wanna hang out with celebrities

Who are singing my songs

But apparently my strategy is failing me

And I think I know what's wrong



I don't wanna wear those skinny jeans

So maybe there's no hope for me

I don't wanna wear those skinny jeans

How can they even breathe?

I guess that's why they sing up here

You're beautiful

Now a man of conviction, that's not who I am

I fold like origami every chance I get

But sooner or later everybody's got to draw the line

So man, hand me your eyeliner pencil

I'll show you where I draw mine



I don't wanna wear those skinny jeans

So maybe there's no hope for me

I don't wanna wear those skinny jeans

Those women's jeans

Are not for me