I’ve decided I’m finished with Billy Joel,
Likewise with Elton John.
Their music these days, it leaves me cold.
My affection for them has gone.

I used to enjoy them years ago,
I went to a concert or two.
I’m betraying my age I know,
Confessing this way to you.

But I’ve heard their tunes a thousand times.
I know from the opening strains
This music, its words and notes and rhymes
Are etched into my brain.

It’s not that I wish them any harm,
Many years I wish them still.
There are plenty for whom they still have charm;
But me, I’ve had my fill.

That’s right, I’m done and I won’t go back.
Something has snapped and broke.
I’ll scream if I hear “Captain Jack”.
“Daniel” will cause me to choke.

They’re all played out for me, you see.
Thirty years, it’s quite enough.
I’m through, finished, most definitely.
I’m sorry to be so tough.

Maybe my brain is too crowded;
I need room for new music today.
I never thought I’d say it out loud,
But I’d rather hear Dr. Dre.