I Don't Want to Get Adjusted is a song written by Sanford J. Massengale[1]. The Mountain Goats have covered it during at least one live show.
Lyrics[]
In this world of toil and trouble Sometimes lonesome, sometimes blue Yet the hope of life eternal Brightens all our hopes anew I don't want to get adjusted to this world, to this world I don't want to get adjusted to this world I got a home so much better I got to go there sooner or later I don't want to get adjusted to this world Well this world is sad and weary There's no place that feels like home Jesus come my soul to ferry Where I never more shall roam I don't want to get adjusted to this world, to this world I don't want to get adjusted to this world I got a home so much better I got to go there sooner or later I don't want to get adjusted to this world I am longing for the coming Of my savior, lord, and king I can hear my loved one singing A new song I'd like to sing I don't want to get adjusted to this world, to this world I don't want to get adjusted to this world I got a home so much better I got to go there sooner or later I don't want to get adjusted to this world
Comments by John Darnielle About this Song[]
- "[This is a song] that I did not write, and I don't know who did. I'm so fond of this song." -- 2014-06-05 - Gothic Theatre - Denver, CO
Things Referenced in this Song[]
Live Shows this Song Was Played at[]
- 2014-02-26 - A.V. Club Pioneering Session - Bowery Electric - New York, NY
- 2014-06-05 - Gothic Theatre - Denver, CO