on my way downtown to meet with a friend

walking briskly 'cross the old school yard when

i stopped and all the years come back to me

tingeling my spine

suddenly it hits me

what became of michael

you transferred to our school

you had no friends

on mondays your mother would join you

to help you out

oh michael i know we were so cruel? threw your clothes in the girls locker room

when you were showering

everybody watched when you took them back

naked and crying



michael

you transferred to our school

you had no friends

on mondays your mother would join you

to help you out

oh michael i know we were so cruel

you know how kids can be



michael believe me i'm sorry (i never touched you or called you names)

that you you were not invited (just kept my mouth shut and looked away)

to our birthday parties (i would have helped if i've been more brave)

(i would have helped if i've been more brave)



and ever since your sad eyes they haunt me

oh michael where ever you may be now

i hope you forgive me

you know how kids can be