hey brother get yourself together don t you wait can t you see i m waiting in the shadows to take your place there is a chance that i ll keep trying to tell you the truth but end up lying to you you said you were late and i planned my escape such a happy thing just another one of my mistakes so you held your breathe and you cursed the west said you had no choice you re moving back east where men are men your mother never found a reason to hesitate now you re waiting for a warmer welcome in colder states you said you were late and i planned my escape such a happy thing just another one of my mistakes so you held your breathe and you cursed the west said you had no choice you re moving back east where men are men love s got no border why don t you feel free to cross my state line and bring yourself to me it s a hell of a struggle been grounded for years the words that i use are too old for your ears doo doo doo doo doo you said you were late and i planned my escape such a happy thing just another one of my mistakes so you held your breathe and you cursed the west said you had no choice you re moving back east where men are men