This student was short, but so macho! Gangs were infiltrating our school, and new students could easily be swept up if they needed a support network. Edgar is based on my experiences at McMurray Middle School. Produced by Scott McEwan at Fry Studios.
Lyrics
EDGAR c. Deborah Wilbrink (BMI)
VERSE 1 Edgar is a tough guy, stands all of four foot four
In him boils blood of Aztec priests, fed by fire from the matador
Edgar is a tough guy, his homework never comes back
His free breakfast goes down fast, smuggled into his backpack.
CHORUS Edgar faces a new world, he meets it headlong
He’s ready to machete his way, in a world that respects
The moneyed . . . And the strong
VERSE 2 Edgar is a tough guy, stands out in the school bus roar
He and José and Adrian are generales in a private war
Edgar is a tough guy, showing the new kid signs
They’ll meet on the street tonight, Edgar wastes no time.
CHORUS Edgar faces a new world, he meets it headlong
He’s ready to machete his way in a world that respects
The moneyed . . . And the strong
VERSE 3 Edgar is a tough guy, but hermanita begins to fret
He’s always home before daylight, how could he forget?
Edgar is a tough guy, in a coffin so small and cheap
The church is full, the school is closed, tears run to a Reggaetón beat
CHORUS - SOLO
VERSE 4 Edgar is a tough guy, we won’t see him again.
Take him off the middle school roll, and welcome little brother in.
TAG Take him off the middle school roll, and welcome
. . .Little brother . . . in . . .