John Wesley Harding - A Fan Speaks lyrics

I met ray davies in a danish airport Turned out to be a real nice guy He said "keep writing your songs, man As long as you can" And i think that was good advice But actually he didn't quite say that I added that word "man" I'm just following his good words But of course i'm a very big fan And i was just trying to make this thing scan I met many a famous person I'm not gonna drop any names Sure, i did mention ray When i started to play But that's cos he is a credit to fame Unlike a few i could mention Who actually quite freaked me out They treated me like i was one of those guys Who carries a small gun about So congratulations to those of you Who feel the need to congratulate your heroes It may be tense for both of you But i'm sure they appreciate the gesture But commiserations to souls that are lost Who feel that murder is a way to get their love across Great god above keep the people we love From those merely seeking attention Yes, i know what it's like to be bothered And i know what it's like to be tired But you gotta hide In some kinda disguise To be famous and yet be walked by So, stars, watch your manners around me You don't have to talk to me long I may not pull a gun out on you But i might write you into this song So, congratulations to those of you Who feel the need to congratulate your heroes If someone means a lot to you It surely rates a mention But commiserations to souls that are lost Who feel that k**ing is a way to get their love across Great god above, keep the stars that we love From those merely seeking attention