The man told me

I heard him on the radio

He said I'll reap everything that I sow

So now please show me

What was in the memo that I missed

With all the wise words I wish I'd not dismissed

I'm sick and tired of being the last one on my street

To heed advice that's good for me

I'm sick and tired of having to learn from my mistakes

So many lessons I've had to take

The man told me

I'll have to pay back what I owe

A pound for every penny in my soul

So now please tell me

What was in the message that I missed

Where is the girl that I still long to kiss

I'm sick and tired of being the last one on my street

To heed advice that's good for me

I'm sick and tired of having to learn from my mistakes

So many lessons I've still to take

So many lessons I've still to take