You say I throw my life away Wasting precious time It may seem shady But hey at least it's mine You'll never see it the way I do Never hear it quite as loud Different strokes For a different kind of crowd No you don't hear it the way I do But you know that it's ok I never do what I do to be pleasing you So let me throw my life away Down a road you've never known Contempt flashig in your eyes I'd be obliged if you tried Not to ask me why