Big Man Buddha

I was surprised when you arrived
And addressed me as your son
You and me had a red pot tea
It was instantaneous
I know we’re all expandable but I like to feel secure
The way you see eternity
Well I feel like dying
When you explained possessions equal pain
When you explained how we all go back again
Once the dream has gone I called you on the telephone
Once the dream has gone I opened up my eyes
Oh, I’ll never measure up to you
Oh, I’ll never be a Lama, too
Big man … big man
When you cast the spirits out you must know that native tongue
I’ve never known an exorcist 'till you came this morning
When I observed your way of life I feel I’m getting warm
The way you talk, the way you think … so understated
When you explained possessions equal pain
When you explained how we all go back again
Once the dream has gone I called you on the telephone
Once the dream has gone I opened up my eyes
Oh, I’ll never measure up to you
Oh, I’ll never be a Lama, too
Big Man … big man