When the Time Comes

You better be prepared for the day

When you find that magic lamp

You don't want to blow that opportunity

And when that genie asks for your wishes

You better know what to say

You don't want to blow that opportunity

If I were you I'd write it all down right here and now

I'd write it on a piece of paper

If I were you I'd work right through the night

Till I got it right, made it airtight

I'd work out every detail, until it couldn't fail

Yes 'cuz when the time comes, you don't want no misunderstanding

Yes 'cuz when the time comes, you don't want no misunderstanding

Oh when the time comes you don't want no

Misunderstanding, misunderstanding

You better be prepared for the day

When that spaceship takes you away

You don't want to blow that opportunity

And when those aliens question you

You better know what to say

You don't want to blow that opportunity

If I were you I'd work out every line well ahead of time

You don't want to be tongue-tied, after such a ride

And when you represent the human race

Will you try to save face, find a saving grace

Or will you 'fess up all the bad stuff

Will you be loud and proud, will you be loud and proud

Will you be loud and proud

Or will you be ashamed

Yes 'cuz when the time comes, you don't want no misunderstanding

Yes 'cuz when the time comes, you don't want no misunderstanding

Oh when the time comes well you don't want no

Misunderstanding, misunderstanding