Old Bald Fat Guy Hatchett And The Buffordaires
"(I'm Not) A Man Like The Immortals" has been heard in public exactly three times: in the Presidential Room of Plaster Student Union, at Central High School, and at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. You can hear it in private (privacy is highly recommended) by following this link.
"(I'm Not) A Man Like The Immortals" might make somewhat more sense if you also read the Speech Of Odysseus To The Phaeacians from Odyssey 7.208-225.
(I'm Not) A Man Like The Immortals
Music: Traditional; Lyrics: B.L. Hatchett
Not like a god in any way! I'm not a man like the immortals Not like a god in any way I have no home up in the heavens In mortal form I'll end my days. In mortal form he'll end his days!
Think of the men who have known trouble With these poor souls I'm best compared All of the woes the gods have caused me And all the evils they've prepared. And all the evils they've prepared!
Now, worst of all, my hateful belly Allows me not a moment's peace For all the sorrows I have suffered In food alone I find release. In food alone he finds release!
Please ship me back at dawn tomorrow My sad visage you'll see no more Once I behold my home and dwelling I'll gladly knock on Hades' door. He'll gladly knock on Hades' door! | 