Ever since I was a kid at school 
I messed around with all the rules 
Apologised then realised 
I'm not different after all 

Me and the boys thought we had it sussed 
Valentinos all of us 
My dad said we looked ridiculous 
But boy we broke some hearts 

In and out of jobs, running free 
Waging war with society 
Dumb blank faces stare back at me 
But nothing ever changed 

Promises made in the heat of the night 
Creeping home before it got too light 
I wasted all that precious time 
and blamed it on the wine 

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I was only joking my dear 
Looking for a way to hide my fear 
What kind of fool was I 
I could never win 

Never found a compromise 
Collected lovers like butterflies 
Illusions of that grand first prize 
are slowly wearing thin 

Susie baby you were good to me 
Giving love unselfishly 
But you took it all too seriously 
I guess it had to end 

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Now you ask me if I'm sincere 
That's the question that I always fear 
Verse seven is never clear 
But I'll tell you what you want to hear 

I try to give you all you want 
But giving love is not my strongest point 
If that's the case it's pointless going on 
I'd rather be alone 

'Cause what I'm doing must be wrong 
Pouring my heart out in a song 
Owning up for prosperity 
For the whole damn world to see 

Quietly now while I turn a page 
Act one is over without costume change 
The principal would like to leave the stage 
The crowd don't understand