Four blocks up, eight blocks down I need somebody who can tell directions I don't like this part of town It is bloated with intersections And i find this street far too steep Like a long and painful slope I need to roam back to home I'm not doing good for anyone I spared no means last night Now i'm tired, lost, my clothes are crumpled We faked a kung fu fight Then we got into a drinking battle I made a vow most honestly Not to spend the night with you But it was lost in loads of wine And in bubbles of shampoo …uh-uh… I need some morals to believe in Something to tell my kids when they're 18 I need some standard i can follow Manners to suit me when i'm older (i need something wise) There are three words in "i love you" It's such an easy way to build relations I used that phrase with you No, i'm not proud of that conversation Yeah, i've messed it up like a million times I always call to take it back No, i wish i were a better man I will start some day soon Yeah, i will start some day soon …i think… [chorus] (i need something wise to tell my kids when i'm older)