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 killing is a way to get their love across   Great God above, keep the stars that we love   From those merely seeking attention