Steely Dan Database
They're throwin' a party For big Ida Lee The man from the skyway The Chinaman and me There's so much affection It's making me crazy I've run out of reasons For keeping it neat Everybody's laughin' Everybody's makin' love Ida Lee It's you I'm thinkin' of Threw out the favors The hooters and the hats Put out the candle And blew out the cat My temperature's rising We're all on the chaise lounge Big Ida Lee She's nowhere to be found [Chorus] They open the air shaft As Ida walks in She comes up to me and whispers Honey, where have you been? I'm stripping my gears I'm blowing my fuse Cause Ida Lee's giving me somewhat more than I can use