Four Is a Magic Number - Loudon Wainwright III

Our is a magic number

But then again so is five

There’s a sinking sinner in your gutter

He’s the happiest man alive

Every time I sit you down

To tell you, «Search your soul»

For safety sake, remember please

This boy, he don’t know

And the cross is a sacred symbol

But then again so is the fish

And the priest who makes you tremble

Prays for stars on which to wish

Every time I sit you down

To show what must be shown

For safety sake, remember please

None of it is really known

Earth is a mystery mother

But then again so is mom

Jesus didn’t go no further

Than any Harry, Dick or Tom

Every time I sit you down

To tell you what is true

For safety sake, remember please

I would shut up if I knew