She takes it deep to the heart right from the start she talks softly over a glass of wine.
Now and again shes more than a friend, why dont you just throw me that line.
It would be great if shed dedicate just a minute from her precious time.
Ill give it a while, but thats not my style, now how is that a crime?

Everyone says that Im wild.
Pardon my French but I still know my child.
And that was the day I told her I needed some time.

Well I began walking when she was still talking Im looking for that exit sign.
Pardon my face but Im leaving no trace cause I really havent got the time.
Well I began thinking and my heart is just sinking and Im looking for that place to go.
Isnt it sad that shell treat you so bad, but you never really let her know.

And everyone says that shes crying.
But I cant forget all the time I spent trying.
And that was the day I told her I needed some time.

I know, I know what it feels like to be alone.
I know, I know what it feels like to be at home.
I like, I like stopping to say hello.
Its my life, my life why cant we take this slow?
Why cant we take this slow?

Well Ive been through these phases, Ive walked through these mazes.
Im sick and Im little tired.
It sure isnt fair but Im not aware of the patience thats required.
If I could have kissed her every time that I missed her I still would be out the door.
But now and again, I sure need a friend now isnt that what shes for?

And everyone says that Im lying,
But I cant forget all the time she spent crying.
And that was the day I told her I needed some time.

I know, I know what it feels like to be alone.
I know, I know what it feels like to be at home.
I like, I like stopping to say hello.
Its my life, my life why cant we take this slow?
Baby take it slow.
Its my life.
My life.
Why cant we take it slow?
Baby, take it slow