The Party's Final Note (song lyrics)

my forensic studies tell me that
life is short, its troubles bad
but I don't want this to be
the party's final note when you look to me

my wit is sharp, but my jokes are bad
my mistimed cues tip the hat
but I don't want this to be
the party's final joke when you look to me

peace on earth, goodwill toward men
who is it who sees this end?
someone out there must live this dream
i'll pray it's you and me

i like songs that make people think
i try to resolve, but it's in the wrong key
i don't want this to be
the party's final note when you look to me

sarcasm is my best defense
but the closer you get the less it makes sense
I don't want this to be
the party's final joke when you look to me

if there's a god who loves to laugh
is He smiling now, or fighting tears back?
someone out there must live His dreams
I'll pray it's you and me