Supply And Demand Lyrics - Guy Clark

What is that sound what is that noise 

I cannot figure it out for the life of me boys 

Is it the coast guard or is it the wind 

Is it the mother ship comin' again 

Convicted on charges of supply and demand he was unloadin' the American Dream 

Caught in the middle of a bigger plan it was a South American scheme 

He is no smuggler he is a fisherman all of his debts they are owed to the sea 

Some call it justice but it just ain't right this ain't live and let live and let be 

He sing what is that sound... 

Layin' in his cell and thinkin' bout Ulysses 

How he picked up his oar and walked away from the sea 

Until someone said you ain't from round here are you 

And that's how far away he feels 

He thinks of his wife and he thinks of his children 

Ande thinks about 'em takin' his boat 

He thinks about the killer in the bunk below 

And he's tryin' to keep his hopes afloat