Manet's Spanish Singer Poem by Raj Arumugam

Hey, and hey! - a tune and a song
a dance and a cheerful mind
that's all you need for the good life;
so kick an onion anytime one's around

Hey, and hey! - so up and down
with your days and lives
take it as it comes, dear serious lads
And most eminent ones
you don't need all that solace
in your mighty words
your grave ideas and eloquence
and your buildings and powers

And hey, and hey! - so erratic and wild
drop all you got in your heads
and all your obsessions
and just lift a leg and let it down
just click your fingers
and whistle a tune
Empty your mind of all gravity
and you'll come direct to living

Hey, and hey! - a tune and a song
a dance and a cheerful mind
that's all you need for the good life;
so kick an onion anytime one's around