She takes it deep to the heart right from the start she talks softly over a glass of wine

Now and again she's more than a friend, why don't you just throw me that line

It would be great if she'd dedicate just a minute from her precious time

I'll give it a while, but that's not my style, now how is that a crime?

Everyone says that I'm 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 I'm looking for that exit sign

Pardon my face but I'm leaving no trace cause I really haven't got the time

Well I began thinking and my heart is just sinking and I'm looking for that place to go

Isn't it sad that she'll treat you so bad, but you never really let her know

And everyone says that she's crying

But I can't 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

It's my life, my life why can't we take this slow?

Why can't we take this slow?

Well I've been through these phases, I've walked through these mazes

I'm sick and I'm little tired

It sure isn't fair but I'm not aware of the patience that's required

If I could have kissed her every time that I missed her I wouldn't be out the door

But now and again, I sure need a friend now isn't that what she's for?

And everyone says that I'm lying

But I can't 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

It's my life, my life why can't we take this slow?

Baby take it slow

It's my life

My life

Why can't we take it slow?

Baby, take it slow