Man in a silk tie heads downtown
Setting up the pins for knocking 'em down
People in cars all rushing around
Setting up the pins
Let's get rich, find a way around
Setting up the pins for knocking 'em down
We'll get gadget with a whirring sound
For setting up the pins
Everyone, everywhere, some way, some how
Are setting up the pins for knocking 'em down
You can find joy in the fertile ground
Setting up the pins and knocking 'em down
You can try to fight it till you're anger drowned
Setting up the pins
Everyone, everywhere, some way, some how
Are setting up the pins for knocking 'em down
It can feel simple but it's really profound
Setting up the pins
Rent a tent, build a stage, throw a party, get a gown
Buy a ticket, rent a car, pack a bag and leave town
Cook a dinner, clean the kitchen, hit the light
Brush your teeth, read a book, say a prayer goodnight
Everyone, everywhere, some way, some how
Are setting up the pins for knocking 'em down
It can feel simple but it's really profound
My grandmother had a working song
Hummed it low all day long
Sing for the beauty that's to be found
In setting up the pins for knocking 'em down