Change My Ways

This is the way I am: it’s not a pose, it’s not a phase
It’s not because I took a wrong turn somewhere in the maze
I’d be OK to stay this way until the end of days
But say the word and I will change my ways
The only game I play is devil’s advocate to win
I’m only looking out for number one from here on in
And number one is not the one to go out in a blaze
But give the sign and I will change my ways
And this time I won’t tell the tale or sell my soul to seal a sale
Or leave my love to live alone no more
Or jump ship in the panic like a rat on the Titanic
When we turn the stern and raise the sail for shore
I’ll keep the candle burning learning how to earn your praise
You’ll even see me ready for a steady job that pays
I speak the language but I can’t stop talking in clichés
Take me back and I will change my ways
Oh take me back and I will change my ways!
And this time I won’t tell the tale or sell my soul to seal a sale
Or leave my love to live alone no more
Or jump ship in the panic like a rat on the Titanic
When we turn the stern and raise the sail for shore
I’ll keep the candle burning learning how to earn your praise
You’ll even see me ready for a steady job that pays
I speak the language but I can’t stop talking in clichés
Take me back and I will change my ways
Oh, I wouldn’t do this for anybody else but you
Now ain’t it strange
Take me back and I will change my ways