I wanted a counter to sit at

I wanted a counter to sit at

I wanted a counter to sit at
Like in the movies, like on TV
I wanted to say "damn fine coffee"
Over and over again
"Eggs over easy", "sunny side up"
Both fall so easily from my lips
I don't really understand either of them

I wanted a counter to sit at
Next to someone who hadn't washed
I wanted to hear their mutterings
That they know who shot JFK
"Six sugars, missy ... but don't go stirring it!"
"Don't you know I don't like it too sweet!"

I wanted a counter to sit at
A place to watch the world go by
I wanted to see but not be seen
Listen but not be heard
Life passing me by in the fast lane
I wanted to sit this one out