by Lord of Oats » Thu Jan 17, 2008 6:18 am
Commissioned by the Earl of Sandwich
He wanted a food he could eat with just one hand, which
Was because he got hungry while he was playing cards
Oh, I love you, Mr. Sandwich, Whether you're cold or whether you're charred
Mr. Sandwich, how I love thee
I know that you will never abandon me
But how hard are those long, cold nights without you?
Mr. Sandwich, oh, the things you do
Mr. Sandwich, you've got style
The myriad of flavors that you bring always makes me smile
You know, Mr. Sandwich, you never let me down
You've got to be the greatest food around
A sandwich here, a sandwich there
I'll eat a sandwich anywhere
A sandwich for me, a sandwich for you
Sandwiches for my entire crew
Mr. Sandwich, you taste so good
Some say that you're unhealthy, but you're just misunderstood
I can have you on whole-grain wheat
With nutritious vegetables and low-fat meat
Mr. Sandwich, you've got it going on
You just taste so right, I know you can't be wrong
You ask: Why on Earth would I personify a food?
Cause it cheers me up like a friend when I'm in a bad mood
It's sandwich time, around the world
Sandwiches for all the boys and girls
It's sandwich time, for you and me
It's a food on which we can all agree
A sandwich is great, cause you can make it your own
You can eat with friends or when you're all alone
There are so many things you can top it with
"What'd you put on your sandwich?" I plead the fifth
First off, you've got to choose the bread
So many choices floating around inside your head
You've got white or wheat or even rye
They're all so good, you just can't deny
But then there's pumpernickel too, and the stuff with oat bran
Flatbreads native to Turkey and Iran
Focaccia or ciabatta, croissant or baguette
Put it on some Belgian waffles, but don't forget
You've got to fill it with meats and cheeses
Or you'll get protein deficiency-related diseases
Ham, turkey, roast beef, pepperoni, and salami
Corned beef, chicken, tuna, and pastrami
Provolone, jack, havarti or cheddar
Cause cheese makes the greatest sandwich even better
American, muenster, or camembert
Goat cheese or brie or Swiss gruyère
But hold up for a minute, doggone it
Aren't you gonna put some vegetables on it?
Like lettuce and some pickles, tomato and some onion
Olives or peppers, but hold a sec you ain't done
You need some condiments, or a little bit of dressing
You get it right, it seems like a divine blessing
Mayo or mustard if you want to be ordinary
Maybe something with dairy, flavored with a cherry
Get crazy, it's your sandwich, fool
Oil and vinegar, you can keep it old school
Horseradish, or barbecue sauce
You can keep it plain, but it'll be your loss
Make a sandwich according to your plan
Cause the measure of a sandwich is the measure of a man
A grilled cheese, or a hot, pressed cuban
Peanut butter and jelly, or a reuben
The institution that will never fall
Liberty, justice, and sandwiches for all