King of the World Lyrics

Lyric discussion by tesuji 

Cover art for King of the World lyrics by Steely Dan

Maybe. Referencing NJJ's comment about the missing lyrics, does anyone else hear, in "assassins cons & rapists, might as well die," Dorothy Parker:

Razors pain you; Rivers are damp; Acids stain you; And drugs cause cramp. Guns aren’t lawful; Nooses give; Gas smells awful; You might as well live.