Not too smart, just out of school A teachers pet and modern fool Talked about being a freelance broker But the police caught him tryin to choke her Can't describe him in his corner Like a rat out of the water Out of work and outta grass Mother Mary, never seems to stop to talk, she just walk on past Down Down, no information one day always away But why why, can't I see you One day always away Why why can't I be you One day always away He's outta school now, just another taken barstool and this neighborhood ain't what he had in mind wants to be your girlfriend, love to be your boyfriend wants to be your telephone, wants to wants to be your man But why why, can't I see you One day always away Why why can't I be you One day always away Down Down, no information