I never had a lot to bring to the party But a self-importance far beyond vanity And a manic depression that just wouldn't go away Like Peckinpaw with a bouquet of poison ivy How many six packs does it take to screw in a light It's good to be alive baby, sometimes it's alright Nothing like a little vacation once in awhile At the Cable Car Hotel San Francisco style For three nights and three days Jesus hung on a boom box while it played Every single song ever sung by Billie Holiday How many six packs does it take to screw in a light It's good to be alive baby, sometimes it's alright Afterwards I'm on California Street looking at the sky The sun is going down pouring salt into my eyes Like he said: When the light goes out so does fear And you only see beauty as it begins to disappear How many six packs does it take to screw in a light It's good to be alive baby, sometimes it's alright