I don't think I made a damn mess of myself.
Oh Lord that's what people really think of me.
I don't think I made a damn mess of myself.

You know people just don't understand me yeah.
I think I made a hell of it.

I don't think I made a damn mess of myself.
Oh Lord that's what people really think of me.
I don't think I made a damn mess of myself.

I try to be good,
but I just can't make it.
For I am a victim of time and circumstances.

I don't think I made a damn mess of myself.
Oh Lord that's what people really think of me.
I don't think I made a damn mess of myself.

When I fade away, I will flow to realise.
that I try to live my life,
the way the good Lord planned it.

I never ever pattern my lifestyle after anybody's.(x4)

Don't think I'll die young, although I live fast,
my future's ahead, forget 'bout the past.
We're all in this movie with changing of cast.
well I'm not the first, I won't be the last.
So leave me alone, let me live my own live,
I'll find me a job, I'll find me a wife.
It won't be a mess, I'll find my own jive.
So leave me alone, let me live my own life.

I never ever pattern my lifestyle after anybody's.(x4)