I Like Manny Martinez

Lyrics

[Verse 1] He walks in late with a grin on his face Drops one-liners and he owns the place Says, “I had a plan,” then forgets the plan Still gets a laugh from the whole back van [Pre-Chorus] You never know what he’ll say next A crooked punchline, perfectly timed [Chorus] I like Manny Martinez ’cause he funny Turns a bad day into spare change money When the room gets quiet, he flips the switch One little joke and we’re laughing again I like Manny Martinez, that’s the truth He makes the ordinary feel brand-new [Verse 2] He tells a story with his hands too wide Adds three details that he can’t provide The ending wanders, but nobody cares He leaves us smiling in our folding chairs [Pre-Chorus] You never know what he’ll say next A sideways answer, perfectly timed [Chorus] I like Manny Martinez ’cause he funny Turns a bad day into spare change money When the room gets quiet, he flips the switch One little joke and we’re laughing again I like Manny Martinez, that’s the truth He makes the ordinary feel brand-new [Bridge] No fancy stage, no spotlight cue Just Manny saying what Manny will do If the day brings trouble, let it arrive He’ll find the funny and keep us alive [Final Chorus] I like Manny Martinez ’cause he funny Makes a gray afternoon taste like honey When the room gets quiet, he flips the switch One little joke and we’re laughing again I like Manny Martinez, that’s the truth He makes the ordinary feel brand-new [Outro] Yeah, Manny, keep that grin in view The world gets lighter when you do