Flying Lemming - Ambition lyrics

I was at my art cla** studying shading When a stranger caught my eye They seemed to be doing their best evading Glances from pa**ers by Sat at the back in dark gla**es And large coat and big floppy hat I'd noticed them there in most of my cla**es Looking quite rounded and fat I wandered over to take a look When something became very clear And by great surprise I was took It was an elephant shaking with fear ‘Don't tell what I really am please I want to learn this craft But when I told the men on the trapeze They just choked and laughed The same was true for the whole circus They didn't think I was real They do their best to deter us Not caring just how we feel I've always been the nervous sort The big top never suited me When the crowds gathered my only thought Was to just turn and flee But I was filled with a strong desire A need to paint and create It burned in me just like a fire I knew that I could be great' So I didn't tell, though it was kind of funny And he studied harder and moved himself on And finally decided to make some money And followed his fortune up to London So if you are in London town And getting your portrait done there And the artist seems very grey and round He's nervous so please don't stare