Man of Virtue

I know you’re careful what you wish for

and you watch just what you say

But it all comes back to haunt you

anyway 

Now you may be a man of virtue

and a friend to all you meet

But that ain’t necessarily useful

on the dark side of the street

You must remember this

A kiss is still a kiss

‘cept when it’s followed by a blade

You’re always so surprised

each time you recognize

some bad decision you just made

Sometimes I get the strong sensation

that my heart is like a bell

pealing brightly up to Heaven

tolling darkly down in Hell

But I just may be mistaken

Maybe only I can hear

and the day that bell stops ringing

it’s gonna be me who disappears

But please don’t get me wrong

I didn’t write this song

to make you brood or bear regret

I’m just the same as you

Don’t always know what’s true

and much of that I soon forget

I wish I knew where we were headed

‘cause this trip’s gone on so long

I don’t always trust my information

All my bearings could be wrong

I beg you do not be a stranger

for I’d surely miss your face

Just tell me ,”See you later”

You don’t have to name the time or place