Temporary Trip Lyrics - Mighty Mighty Bosstones

I saw a man break down on New Year's Eve 

Drop to his knees and cry hysterically 

Screaming nonsense you would not believe 

On the sidewalk right in front of me 

And I asked him, "Mr., what's the matter 

Calm down are you alright 

It looks like you could use a doctor 

How much have the had to drink tonight" 

Remember this is just a temporary trip 

If you stay down too long you can sometimes lose your grip 

I helped him get back on his feet again 

And brushed the slush off his overcoat 

He wiped his eyes he shook my hand and then 

Before he walked away he sadly cleared his throat 

Then he said, "Boy, I'm just old and lonely 

But thank you for your concern 

Here's wishing you a Happy New Year" 

I wished him one back in return 

Remember this is just a temporary trip 

And if you stay down too long you can sometimes lose your grip 

Then he said, "Boy, I'm just old and lonely 

But thank you for your concern 

Here's wishing you a Happy New Year" 

I wished him one back in return 

Remember this is just a temporary trip 

If you stay down too long you can sometimes lose your grip 

Remember this is just a temporary trip 

If you stay down too long you can sometimes lose it