Part Of That - Lyrics - Jason Robert Brown

Jason Robert Brown is an American musical theater composer, lyricist, and playwright. Brown's music sensibility fuses pop-rock stylings with theatrical lyrics. An accomplished pianist, Brown has often served as music director, conductor, orchestrator, and pianist for his own productions. He has won Tony Awards for his work on Parade and The Bridges of Madison County.

CATHERINE One day we're just like "Leave It to Beaver." One day it's just a Typical life, And then he's off on A trip to Jamie-land: Staring catatonic out the window, Barely even breathing all the while… And then he'll smile, His eyes light up, and deep within the ground, Without a sound, A moment comes to life, And I'm a part of that. I'm a part of that. I'm a part of that. Next day it's just like It never happened – We're making dinners, We're making plans. Then he gets on the Mule train to Jamie-land: Handful after handful of Doritos, Circling the apartment, logging miles… And then he smiles, His eyes light up, and how can I complain? Yes, he's insane, But look what he can do, And I'm a part of that. I'm a part of that. I'm a part of that… And it's true, I tend to follow in his stride, Instead of side by side, I take his cue. True, but there's no question, there's no doubt – I said I'd stick it out And follow through, And when I do – Then he smiles, And where else can I go? I didn't know The rules do not apply. And then he smiles, And nothing else makes sense While he invents The world that's passing by, And I'm a part of that. I'm a part of that. I'm a part of that, Aren't I? I'm a part of that, I'm a part of that. I'm a part of that.