Proofhide Blues

w/ apologies to Ace, 1974

How long has this been goin' on?
How long has this been goin' on?

Well, if hipsters with toeclip pretensions
Don't admit that it's part of a theme,
We can't help but have our suspicions
'Cause we ain't quite as blind as we seem.
Though they said they were never intendin'
To look all the same in this way,
There ain't any use them pretendin'
It’s apparent to us every day.

How long has this been goin' on?
How long has this been goin' on?

Oh, our friends with their rivets and knickers,
Won't admit that the style is the thing
We can't help but have reservations
'Cause we ain't near as dumb as we seem
They claim to be minimal riders,
That shifters and lights are a pain.
We hear them and make no suggestions;
We did silly shit in our day. Hey.

And how long has this been going on?
How long has this been going on?
How long…?