I remember you some years ago,
telling stories about mankind's dignity
Writing poetry and drinking a beer
A brilliant mind with no bachelor's degree

First robbed a bank to impress a woman
Blind of love as only a man can be
She promised all for a diamond ring
then you went to jail at age of 23

Tell me who runs your life
Tell me who ruins your life

Time has passed by you,
"Mr. Romantic", counting the days, numbering your mistakes,
with an old bible in your hands ...
And waiting for the wings to grow and fly free again ...

Here we are in the same dusty bar,
telling stories about what we have seen
You're on probation and still trying to find the key to the "American Dream"

Tell me who runs you life
Tell me who ruins your life
Tell me who runs your life
Tell me who ruins your life