Only an Expert Lyrics

Song	Only an Expert
Artist	Laurie Anderson
Album	Homeland
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	Now only an expert can deal with the problem
	Because half the problem is seeing the problem
	And only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	So if there’s no expert dealing with the problem
	It’s really actually twice the problem
	Cause only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	Now in America we like solutions
	We like solutions to problems
	And there’s so many companies that offer solutions
	Companies with names like
	Pet Solution
	The Hair Solution.
	The Debt Solution.
	The World
	Solution.
	The Sushi
	Solution.Companies with experts ready to solve the problems.
	Cause only an expert can see there’s a problem
	And only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only and expert can deal with the problem
	Now let’s say you’re invited to be on
	OprahAnd you don’t have a problem
	But you want to go on the show, so you need a problem
	So you invent a problem
	But if you’re not an expert in problems
	You’re probably not going to invent a very plausible problem
	And so you’re probably going to get nailed
	You’re going to get exposed
	You’re going to have to bow down and apologize
	And beg for the public’s forgiveness.
	Cause only an expert can see there’s a problem
	And only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	Now on these shows, the shows that try to solve your problems
	The big question is always “
	How can I get control?
	How can I take control?”
	But don’t forget this is a question for the regular viewer
	The person who’s barely getting by.
	The person who’s watching shows about people with problems
	The person who’s part of the 60% of the
	U.S. population1.3 weeks away, 1.3 pay checks away from homelessness.
	In other words, a person with problems.
	So when experts say, “
	Let’s get to the root of the problem
	Let’s take control of the problem
	So if you take control of the problem you can solve the problem.”
	Now often this doesn’t work at all because the situation is completely out of control.
	Cause only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	So who are these experts?
	Experts are usually self-appointed people or elected officials
	Or people skilled in sales techniques, trained or self-taught
	To focus on things that might be identified as problems.
	Now sometimes these things are not actually problems.
	But the expert is someone who studies the problem
	And tries to solve the problem.
	The expert is someone who carries malpractice insurance.
	Because often the solution becomes the problem.
	Cause only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	Now sometimes experts look for weapons.
	And sometimes they look everywhere for weapons.
	And sometimes when they don’t find any weapons
	Sometimes other experts say, “
	If you haven’t found any weapons
	It doesn’t mean there are no weapons.”
	And other experts looking for weapons find things like cleaning fluids.
	And refrigerator rods.
	And small magnets.
	And they say,“
	These things may look like common objects to you
	But in our opinion, they could be weapons.
	Or they could be used to make weapons.
	Or they could be used to ship weapons.
	Or to store weapons.”
	Cause only an expert can see they might be weapons
	And only an expert can see they might be problems.
	Cause only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	And sometimes, if it’s really really really hot.
	And it’s July in
	January.And there’s no more snow and huge waves are wiping out cities.
	And hurricanes are everywhere.
	And everyone knows it’s a problem.
	But if some of the experts say it’s no problem
	And other experts claim it’s no problem
	Or explain why it’s no problem
	Then it’s simply not a problem.
	But when an expert says it’s a problem
	And makes a movie and wins an
	Oscar about the problem
	Then all the other experts have to agree that it is most likely a problem.
	Cause only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	And even though a county can invade another country.
	And flatten it.
	And ruin it.
	And create havoc and civil war in that other country
	If the experts say that it’s not a problem
	And everyone agrees that they’re experts good at seeing problems
	Then invading that country is simply not a problem.
	And if a country tortures people
	And holds citizens without cause or trial and sets up military tribunals
	This is also not a problem.
	Unless there’s an expert who says it’s the beginning of a problem.
	Cause only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can see there’s a problem
	And see the problem is half the problem
	And only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem

	Now only an expert can deal with the problem
	Because half the problem is seeing the problem
	And only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	So if there' s no expert dealing with the problem
	It' s really actually twice the problem
	Cause only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	Now in America we like solutions
	We like solutions to problems
	And there' s so many companies that offer solutions
	Companies with names like
	Pet Solution
	The Hair Solution.
	The Debt Solution.
	The World
	Solution.
	The Sushi
	Solution. Companies with experts ready to solve the problems.
	Cause only an expert can see there' s a problem
	And only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only and expert can deal with the problem
	Now let' s say you' re invited to be on
	OprahAnd you don' t have a problem
	But you want to go on the show, so you need a problem
	So you invent a problem
	But if you' re not an expert in problems
	You' re probably not going to invent a very plausible problem
	And so you' re probably going to get nailed
	You' re going to get exposed
	You' re going to have to bow down and apologize
	And beg for the public' s forgiveness.
	Cause only an expert can see there' s a problem
	And only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	Now on these shows, the shows that try to solve your problems
	The big question is always "
	How can I get control?
	How can I take control?"
	But don' t forget this is a question for the regular viewer
	The person who' s barely getting by.
	The person who' s watching shows about people with problems
	The person who' s part of the 60 of the
	U. S. population1. 3 weeks away, 1. 3 pay checks away from homelessness.
	In other words, a person with problems.
	So when experts say, "
	Let' s get to the root of the problem
	Let' s take control of the problem
	So if you take control of the problem you can solve the problem."
	Now often this doesn' t work at all because the situation is completely out of control.
	Cause only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	So who are these experts?
	Experts are usually selfappointed people or elected officials
	Or people skilled in sales techniques, trained or selftaught
	To focus on things that might be identified as problems.
	Now sometimes these things are not actually problems.
	But the expert is someone who studies the problem
	And tries to solve the problem.
	The expert is someone who carries malpractice insurance.
	Because often the solution becomes the problem.
	Cause only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	Now sometimes experts look for weapons.
	And sometimes they look everywhere for weapons.
	And sometimes when they don' t find any weapons
	Sometimes other experts say, "
	If you haven' t found any weapons
	It doesn' t mean there are no weapons."
	And other experts looking for weapons find things like cleaning fluids.
	And refrigerator rods.
	And small magnets.
	And they say,"
	These things may look like common objects to you
	But in our opinion, they could be weapons.
	Or they could be used to make weapons.
	Or they could be used to ship weapons.
	Or to store weapons."
	Cause only an expert can see they might be weapons
	And only an expert can see they might be problems.
	Cause only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	And sometimes, if it' s really really really hot.
	And it' s July in
	January. And there' s no more snow and huge waves are wiping out cities.
	And hurricanes are everywhere.
	And everyone knows it' s a problem.
	But if some of the experts say it' s no problem
	And other experts claim it' s no problem
	Or explain why it' s no problem
	Then it' s simply not a problem.
	But when an expert says it' s a problem
	And makes a movie and wins an
	Oscar about the problem
	Then all the other experts have to agree that it is most likely a problem.
	Cause only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	And even though a county can invade another country.
	And flatten it.
	And ruin it.
	And create havoc and civil war in that other country
	If the experts say that it' s not a problem
	And everyone agrees that they' re experts good at seeing problems
	Then invading that country is simply not a problem.
	And if a country tortures people
	And holds citizens without cause or trial and sets up military tribunals
	This is also not a problem.
	Unless there' s an expert who says it' s the beginning of a problem.
	Cause only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can see there' s a problem
	And see the problem is half the problem
	And only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem

	Now only an expert can deal with the problem
	Because half the problem is seeing the problem
	And only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	So if there' s no expert dealing with the problem
	It' s really actually twice the problem
	Cause only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	Now in America we like solutions
	We like solutions to problems
	And there' s so many companies that offer solutions
	Companies with names like
	Pet Solution
	The Hair Solution.
	The Debt Solution.
	The World
	Solution.
	The Sushi
	Solution. Companies with experts ready to solve the problems.
	Cause only an expert can see there' s a problem
	And only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only and expert can deal with the problem
	Now let' s say you' re invited to be on
	OprahAnd you don' t have a problem
	But you want to go on the show, so you need a problem
	So you invent a problem
	But if you' re not an expert in problems
	You' re probably not going to invent a very plausible problem
	And so you' re probably going to get nailed
	You' re going to get exposed
	You' re going to have to bow down and apologize
	And beg for the public' s forgiveness.
	Cause only an expert can see there' s a problem
	And only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	Now on these shows, the shows that try to solve your problems
	The big question is always "
	How can I get control?
	How can I take control?"
	But don' t forget this is a question for the regular viewer
	The person who' s barely getting by.
	The person who' s watching shows about people with problems
	The person who' s part of the 60 of the
	U. S. population1. 3 weeks away, 1. 3 pay checks away from homelessness.
	In other words, a person with problems.
	So when experts say, "
	Let' s get to the root of the problem
	Let' s take control of the problem
	So if you take control of the problem you can solve the problem."
	Now often this doesn' t work at all because the situation is completely out of control.
	Cause only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	So who are these experts?
	Experts are usually selfappointed people or elected officials
	Or people skilled in sales techniques, trained or selftaught
	To focus on things that might be identified as problems.
	Now sometimes these things are not actually problems.
	But the expert is someone who studies the problem
	And tries to solve the problem.
	The expert is someone who carries malpractice insurance.
	Because often the solution becomes the problem.
	Cause only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	Now sometimes experts look for weapons.
	And sometimes they look everywhere for weapons.
	And sometimes when they don' t find any weapons
	Sometimes other experts say, "
	If you haven' t found any weapons
	It doesn' t mean there are no weapons."
	And other experts looking for weapons find things like cleaning fluids.
	And refrigerator rods.
	And small magnets.
	And they say,"
	These things may look like common objects to you
	But in our opinion, they could be weapons.
	Or they could be used to make weapons.
	Or they could be used to ship weapons.
	Or to store weapons."
	Cause only an expert can see they might be weapons
	And only an expert can see they might be problems.
	Cause only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	And sometimes, if it' s really really really hot.
	And it' s July in
	January. And there' s no more snow and huge waves are wiping out cities.
	And hurricanes are everywhere.
	And everyone knows it' s a problem.
	But if some of the experts say it' s no problem
	And other experts claim it' s no problem
	Or explain why it' s no problem
	Then it' s simply not a problem.
	But when an expert says it' s a problem
	And makes a movie and wins an
	Oscar about the problem
	Then all the other experts have to agree that it is most likely a problem.
	Cause only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	And even though a county can invade another country.
	And flatten it.
	And ruin it.
	And create havoc and civil war in that other country
	If the experts say that it' s not a problem
	And everyone agrees that they' re experts good at seeing problems
	Then invading that country is simply not a problem.
	And if a country tortures people
	And holds citizens without cause or trial and sets up military tribunals
	This is also not a problem.
	Unless there' s an expert who says it' s the beginning of a problem.
	Cause only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can see there' s a problem
	And see the problem is half the problem
	And only an expert can deal with the problem
	Only an expert can deal with the problem

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