Laraine

LARAINE

Thirty years ago, just a toothpick of a girl
Was making the whole world laugh
Live from New York every Saturday night
For a solid gold hour and a half.

Blinded by the lights and the backstage drama
Never knowing the extent of her fame
‘til late one night in the lobby of the Plaza
John Lennon shouted out her name – Laraine, Laraine.

If you could see yourself now that the dust has settled
After all your stumbling and rising from the rubble
You’d be so glad you’re you
If you could see yourself as I do.

Now, I’m watching you watch your two girls swimming
As you bask by the pool in the sun
You bring up your hand to shade your eyes
Gently caution your little one

They’re begging you to jump into the pool
You get up and walk slowly to the side
Turn your back to the water, lift your eyes to the sky
Fall straight back with your arms open wide – Laraine, Laraine.

If you could see yourself now, such a natural mother
Like you hopped out of one life into another
You’d be so glad they have you
If you could see yourself as I do.

Br: I love you, little sister, and how lucky for me
My best friend is actually a member of my family
Laraine, Laraine
Laraine, Laraine

Thirty years ago, just a toothpick of a girl.