I'd like to stay with you awhile
But I have promises to keep
I could be happy here with you
But I must sow wild oats to reap
My strength tells me my weakness shows
You make me think of coats and ties
Of babies, homes, security
And jobs that last from nine to five
I could conjure up a constant state of happiness
But I know that I am just another man
And in knowing that, I know that
I'll get more or less what I can get
So I do what I can
I have many steps to take
Reckless steps I cannot share
A mountain waits for me to climb
And I must climb because it's there
Repeat chorus...
But if you will not let me go
And if you want me as I am
Then for awhile I'll be a god
Instead of just another man
But I have promises to keep
I could be happy here with you
But I must sow wild oats to reap
My strength tells me my weakness shows
You make me think of coats and ties
Of babies, homes, security
And jobs that last from nine to five
I could conjure up a constant state of happiness
But I know that I am just another man
And in knowing that, I know that
I'll get more or less what I can get
So I do what I can
I have many steps to take
Reckless steps I cannot share
A mountain waits for me to climb
And I must climb because it's there
Repeat chorus...
But if you will not let me go
And if you want me as I am
Then for awhile I'll be a god
Instead of just another man