Gaslighting Abbie - Steely Dan

One plush summer you come to me ripe and ready

And bad through and through

With that deep mystical soul synergy pumping steady

Between me and you

Lovin' all the beautiful work we’ve done, cara mia

And it’s barely July

If we keep on boppin' until Labor Day

Li’l miz Abbie — bye bye

What will it be — some soothing herb tea?

That might be just the thing

Let’s say we spike it with Dilaudid

Or else — maybe tonight a hand of solitaire

Flame is the game

The game we call gaslighting Abbie

It’s a luscious invention for three

One summer by the sea

With the long weekend that’s comin' up fast

Let’s get busy

There’s just too much to do

That black mini looks just like the one she’s been missin'

Feels good on you

There’s a few items we need in town — allez-vous girl

There’s no time to waste

Such as fresh cable and fifteen watt bulbs

Couple dozen — it’s a big old place

Let’s keep it light — we’ll do a fright night

With blood and everything

Some punky laughter from the kitchen

And then — a nice relaxing hand of solitaire

Flame is the game

The game we call gaslighting Abbie

It’s a luscious invention for three

One summer by the sea

You can choose the music

I’ll set up my gear

Later on we’ll chill and watch the fireworks from here

How can you knock this mighty spitelock

Check out the work itself

A mix of elegance and function

That’s right — a tweak or two and then she’s out of here

Flame is the game

The game we call gaslighting Abbie

It’s a luscious invention for three

One summer by the sea