Harry on the A Train
(wizard rock for grown-ups)
My life is decidedly unmagical
Just a flat and a cat and a job I abhor
And though it may sound somewhat tragical
All alone in a crowd of nine million or more
When I trudge to the subway at five forty three
In a car full of strangers I suddenly see
That they are all reading the same book as me!
No longer alone in my struggles
For I know I am one in a world full of Muggles
I read Harry on the A train
Potter on the 2 or the 3
While the 1 at its best ain't the Hogwarts Express
It's better than a library
Cause I read Harry on the A train
Wrinkling my business suit
While the 1 at its best ain't the Hogwarts Express
I just can't wait to Apparate my commute
My desk is full of papers
Importing this, and exporting that
My products have no takers
Till I put on my sorting hat
Then the sales pitch is a golden snitch
And my blackberry's a wand
Now life is rich, I've found my niche
Can I go Accio that blonde?
I read Harry on the A train
Potter on the 2 or the 3
While the 1 at its best ain't the Hogwarts Express
It's better than a library
Cause I read Harry on the A train
Toe of rat and eye of newt
Though it may be dorky to look for a Portkey
I just can't wait to Apparate my commute
I know I am no wizard
At getting the girl or the fancy promotion
But last laughs are on this nerd
When I win the day with my nifty love potion.
And I'll know I've found the girl for me
And I'll answer with a smile
Cause when she cries "take me Sirius-ly!"
I'll know that she means doggy style
I read Harry on the A train
Potter on the 2 or the 3
While the 1 at its best ain't the Hogwarts Express
It's better than a library
Cause I read Harry on the A train
Flying's not the fastest route
I get a bit too sick to fly on a broomstick
But I just can't wait to Apparate my commute
So maybe I'm a grown up
My time for kids' books is through
But maybe you should own up
Cuz I know you read 'em too
I read Harry on the A train
Potter on the 2 or the 3
While the 1 at its best ain't the Hogwarts Express
It's better than a library
Cause I read Harry on the A train
Hermione's lookin' kinda cute
I don't look for porters at Nine and Three-Quarters
Cause I just can't wait to Apparate my commute
Cause I read Harry on the A train
Wrinkling my business suit
While the 1 at its best ain't the Hogwarts Express
I just can't wait to Apparate my commute