I want to kill this man but he turned around and ran.
I¹ll kill him with karate that I learned in Japan.
He wouldn¹t see my face. I wouldn¹t leave a trace.
I wouldn¹t use a bullet cause a bullet¹s a disgrace.

Aw, mom, I never thought that I was a murdering man
but tonight I¹m on my way.

There¹s this drawer that I know in a house up the road
that¹s full of things that are easily sold.
When they go out of town I could go and snoop around
and make myself rich off the things that I found.

Aw, mom, I never thought that I was a stealing man
but tonight I¹m on my way.

I was sitting on the bleacher staring at the speaker,
reading his lips but I could not understand.
So I opened up my ears and clearly I could hear
this detailed story all about a grain of sand.

Aw, mom, I always dreamt of being a good listener
so tonight I¹m on my way.

There¹s this kid you gotta meet. He lives across the street.
He¹s got spirit and heart. We¹re ten years apart.
He is up for anything. He can hang with anyone.
He still likes the things we used to think were fun.

Aw, mom, I never thought that I could have a friend
but tonight I¹m on my way.

I¹m in love with someone who¹s as pretty as a flower.
Her life gives me power so I¹m buyin¹ her a ring.
She makes hats with her hands. She is such an artist
I¹m her biggest fan and I¹m teaching her to sing.
Aw, mom, I never thought that I could love no one
but tonight I¹m on my way.