Why did I listen to that music? It's made me feel so sad And brought it home to me once more I want what I cannot have When you can't get what you want You still have all the rest But isn't it sad to settle for second-best? I've been waiting at home For someone to phone I didn't get where I am today Without living that old cliche I've been lying in bed The sheets over my head I didn't get where I am today Without giving up in dismay Told everyone I'm over it I've quit this cul-de-sac But just when I thought I'd lost it for good That feeling comes right back When you can't get what you want You wear your bravest face But deep inside you're sinking without a trace I've been called repressed A poet, a pest I didn't get where I am today Without getting in someone's way I live my life on a stage Put it down on the page I didn't get where I am today Without writing a resume I didn't get where I am today I didn't get where I am today I didn't get where I am today I've explored situations The themes and variations I didn't get where I am today Without losing it on the way On the Street of Shame Looking for someone to blame I didn't get where I am today Without leaving in disarray I didn't get where I am today