The Bottom Line

Johnny Cash sings “Walk the Line”

I keep a close watch on this stock of mine

I keep eyes wide open all the time
I set a loose stop in case a big decline
I hope you mind, the bottom line

I find it very, very tempting to sell you
I find myself alone in owning you
Yes, I’ll admit, I paid too much for you
You didn’t mind, the bottom line

As sure as value is dark and growth is light
I keep you on my watch list day and night
And since momentum says you are alright
I will not mind, your bottom line

You’ve got a filing to show me what you hide
You give an earnings call to plead your side
And yet your stock price will not turn the tide
Because you’re mine, I curse my pride

I keep a close watch on this stock of mine
I keep my eyes wide open all the time
Oh Lord, I fear a very big decline
Who cares about, the bottom line