Jack of Speed Songtext
von Steely Dan

Teddy′s rolling now most every night
Skatin' backwards at the speed of light
He′s changed - in a thousand little ways
He's changed - yes indeed
You know he's movin′ on metal, yes he′s
Hanging tight with the Jack of Speed


Sheena's party - there′s a case in point
That right-wing hooey sure stunk up the joint
He's gone - he walks through the old routines
But he′s gone - guaranteed
He may be sittin' in the kitchen, but he′s
Steppin' out with the Jack of Speed

You maybe got lucky for a few good years
But there's no way back from there to here
He′s a one way rider
On the shriek express
And his new best friend is at the throttle more or less

He can′t hear you honey - that's alright
Pack some things and head up into the light
Don′t stop - he'll be callin′ out your name
But don't stop when you hear him plead
You better move now little darlin′ or you'll be
Trading fours with the Jack of Speed