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Inspired by a movie of the same name, starring William Hurt. The movie's intriguing title inspired philosophical thoughts: what if our unfortunate journey through human existence is merely an accidental detour that we fall into while on some set course to our true destination? Merely a wrong turn down a cul de sac? The initial thought evolved into somewhat darker lyrics and gave rise to a rather cynical song. Enjoy. 6:20
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[VERSE 1]

Soft 'n gentle little baby -
    delicate 'n fragile.
Warm 'n tender little baby,
    swallow me in your smile.

[VERSE 2]

Your eyes, they glow with innocence -
    so uncorrupted by the world.
So unaware of what lies hence -
    the obstacles in your path hurled.

[CHORUS 1]

You're the accidental tourist.
    You're on a one way tour.
You're the poorest of the poorest.
    Yeah, the poorest of the poorest poor.
'Cause you don' know where your life 'll lead you.
    Don' know how your life 'll treat you.
Don' know what your future has in store.
    Could be good things, could be bad.
You could be happy, you could be sad.
    Well, you're completely at the mercy of a
       cold and vicious world.

[VERSE 3]

Soft 'n gentle little baby,
    how your spirit will be torn!
A time may come, little baby
    when you'll wish you were never born.

[VERSE 4]

Your eyes will bleed with agony.
    Your tears unnoticed by the world.
Your pain will drown you like a sea.
    Back in foetal position you'll be curled.

[CHORUS 2]

Oh, you're the accidental tourist.
    You're on a one way tour.
You're the poorest of the poorest.
    Yeah, the poorest of the poorest poor.
'Cause you don' know where your life 'll lead you.
    Don' know how your life 'll treat you.
Don' know what your future has in store.
    Could be good things, could be bad.
You could be happy, but you could be sad.
    Well, you're completely at the mercy of a
       cold and vicious world.

[INSTRUMENTAL]

[CHORUS 3]

Oh, you're the accidental tourist.
    You're on a one way tour.
You're the poorest of the poorest.
    Yeah, the poorest of the poorest poor.
'Cause you don' know where your life 'll lead you.
    Don' know how your life 'll treat you.
Don' know what your future has in store.
    Could be good things, could be bad.
You could be happy, but you could be sad.
    Well, you're completely at the mercy of a
       cold and vicious world.

[VERSE 5]

Soft 'n gentle little baby -
    delicate 'n fragile.
Warm 'n tender little baby,
    try to hang on to your smile.