Checking In, Checking Out

There behind those rusty gates

Here's a man who's run the marathon
The drivers crawl along the curb
Why be shy when you can kick the can and shout?
Checking in and checking out
The Carmelites could use a song
Sad and lonely, now it's been and gone

I'm on the run, on the fun run
Help the hopeless in their need
Checking in and checking out
True collectors must collect
I wonder, do they still remember me
The thought of walking's quite absurd
Checking in and checking out

The living church must move along

Why be shy when you can kick the can and shout?
Dodgy sculptured license plates
They don't need this kind of sleaze
The gifted sit around and wait
Let me check upon my family
A blessing father if you please

The dumbest thing I've ever heard
Gifted artists need respect