My mother told me When I was young Many people try To con you son You got to seperate The truth from the lies You got to taste and try Before you buy The army man says Sign on for five The army show you A real man's life You know I don't dig That army jive You got to taste and try Before you buy My woman looks at me My woman says Now pack your bags boy And get out of my bed Five long years You still aint done me right You got to taste and try Before you buy Now this is my life It's the way I be May not suit you But it sure suits me You got to live before you die Taste and try Before you buy