I Was Only Joking

Ever since I was a kid at school I messed around with all the rules Apologized then realized I'm not different after all                       Me 'the boys thought we had it sussed Valentinos all of us My dad said we looked rediculous but boy we broke some hearts                     In and out of jobs runnin free wagin war with society Some blank faces stare back at me 'nothin ever changed                        Promises made in the heat of the night creepin home before it got too light I wasted all that precious time and blamed it on the wine I was only jo-king  my dear (my dear) Looking for a way to hide my fear (my fear) What kind of fo-ol was I (was I) I could never win                   Never found a comprimise collected lovers like butterflies Illusions of that grand first prize are slowly wasted                     Suzie baby you were good to me givin'love unselfishly But you took it all too seriously I guess it had to end I was only jo-king  my dear (my dear) Looking for a way to hide my fear (my fear) What kind of fo-ol was I (was I) I could never win                Now you ask me if I'm sincere that's the question that I always fear The first seven is never clear but I'll tell you what you wanna hear                   I'll try to give you all you want but givin'love is not my strongest point If that's the case it's pointless goin'on I'd rather be alone 'Cause what I'm doin must be wrong pourin'my heart out in a song Owning up for prosperity for the whole damn world to see Quietly now while I turn a page Act 20's over without costume change The principal would like to leave the stage The crowd don't understand