History: Before there was junk stores, before there was junk, he lived with his mother and the torments of Christ. The world was transformed, a crowd gathered round, pressed against his window so they could be the first to
meet James Ensor, Belgium's famous painter.
Raise a glass and sit and stare; understand the man.
He lost all his friends; he didn't need his friends! He lived with his mother and repeated himself. The world has forgotten, the world moved along. The crowd at his window went back to their homes. It's really sad, but you should try to meet James Ensor, Belgium's Famous Painter. Pick him up and shake his hand; appreciate the man.
(as sung by They Might Be Giants)
James Ensor Died in 1949. |
