I think I'm going back To the thing I learned so well in my youth I think I'm returning to All those days when I was young enough to know the truth Now there are no games to only pass the time No more electric trains no more trees to climb Thinking young and growing older is no sin And I can play the game of life to win I can recall the time when I wasn't ashamed to reach out to a friend And now I think I've got a lot more than Just my toys to lend Now there's more to do than watch my sailboat glide And everyday can be my magic paradise I can play hide and seek with my fears And live my days instead of counting my years Let everyone debate the true reality I'd rather see my world the way it used to be A little bit of courage is all we lack So catch me if you can 'cause I'm going back I'm going back Not just sitting, walking away Yes, I'm going back Going back to my youth Come on, catch me 'cause I'm going back I'm going back

I was born and raised in the ghetto Talk with me and you'll know I wasn't satisfied with living on the side I started looking around for a possibility But listen to my story, of what became of me I met a businessman Who said he got some friends back East Said, "Why don't you come along? Well we could help you atleast" "Make you into a big star By playing your guitar" But the joke was on me They left me flat to see Going back West (Going back West) Yes I know, I'll make out alright Going back West (Going back West) Where my music's playing all night Going back West (Going back West) Think I'll do alright Struggling for recognition, identity and respect I got a lot of promises, they told me not to fret Said, "We will stand by you If the going gets rough" But when I started sinking They didn't even bluff Going back West (Going back West) Yes I know, I'll make out alright Going back West (Going back West) Where my music's playing all night Going back West (Going back West) I think, I'll do alright 'Bout a year has come and gone And left me standing here Thinking how it could have been 'Cause still I ain't nowhere They surely took me for a ride Trampled on my pride But I'll hold my head up high Got no more tears to cry Going back West (Going back West) Yes I know, I'll make out alright Going back West (Going back West) Where my music's playing all night Going back West (Going back West) I think, I'll do alright Going back West (Going back West) Yes I know I'll make out alright Going back West (Going back West) Where my music's playing all night Going back West (Going back West) Think, I'll do alright Going back West (Going back West) Yes I know, I'll make out alright Going back West (Going back West) Where my music's playing all night Going back West (Going back West) I think, I'll do alright

Talk with me and you'll know I wasn't satisfied, with living on the side I started looking around, for a possibility Listen to my story, of what became of me I met a businessman Who said he had some friends back east So why don't you come along Well we can help you at least We'll make you into a big star By playing your guitar But the joke was on me They left me flat to see Going back west Yes I know I'll make out alright Going back west Where my music's playing all night Going back west (going back west) I think I'll do alright Going back west Yes I know I'll make out alright Going back west Where my music's playing all night Going back west (going back west) I think I'll do alright 'Bout a year has come and gone And left me standing here Thinking how it could have been For still I ain't nowhere They surely took me for a ride Trampled on my pride But I hold my head up high Got no more tears to cry Going back west Yes I know I'll make out alright Going back west Where my music's playing all night Going back west (going back west) I think I'll do alright Going back west Yes I know I'll make out alright

One look, one touch, no chance I know what you're thinking Your move, you're mixed up, no choice Say you get the meaning And I'm not leaving here without you, baby I like everything I've seen Tonight we're just a little bit close Tonight it's just the way it's gonna be, yeah Tonight I'm just a little bit closer Tonight you're just a little bit closer to me One day, one line untied And we can talk it over She's hooked, she's mine I say stay a little longer And I'm still waitin' on you, baby And I've got anything you need Tonight we're just a little bit close Tonight it's just the way it's gonna be, yeah Tonight I'm just a little bit closer Tonight you're just a little bit closer to me Don't say, ya' too shy, hand jive Anyway you want it I'm here, all right, up tight Ain't no doubt about it And I'm not leaving here without you, baby I like everything I've seen Tonight we're just a little bit close Tonight it's just the way it's gonna be, yeah Tonight I'm just a little bit closer Tonight you're just a little bit closer to me Tonight we're just a little bit close Tonight it's just the way it's gonna be, yeah Tonight I'm just a little bit closer Tonight you're just a little bit closer to me

Got a letter from a mystery man In between the lines, he don't understand He's on a mission in Mozambique The room is wired and I just can't speak In the middle of it all, he can waste no time In the middle of it all, he just says goodbye, goodbye Got to get there just as fast I can A pink carnation on a mystery man A rendezvouz in Romania Double agents in Australia In the middle of it all, he can waste no time In the middle of it all, he just says goodbye, goodbye In the middle of it all, he can waste no time In the middle of it all, he just says goodbye, goodbye In the middle of it all, he can waste no time In the middle of it all, he just says goodbye, goodbye

I? m calling out but there? s no one to hear me I? m so afraid 'cos there? s nobody near me All that I? ve got are the memories of Tuesday I can? t remember anything she said Then in a moment my head starts spinnin' Around in a circle, no end or beginnin' An' just when I think that the whole world? s turnin' I open my eyes an' discover that life is just burnin' down But this man stands his ground For when there? s nothin' left I? ll fight for every breath Don? t turn your back on me, baby I? m takin' all my chances Why can? t you hear what I? m sayin'? I? m takin' all my chances When you? re alone with nobody to turn to You look in the mirror an' think that it? s untrue In your reflection are you sure that you see The person that you? ve always wanted to be But you never were because you feared yourself An' in your deepest thoughts you looked for someone else Don? t turn your back on me, baby I? m takin' all my chances Why can? t you hear what I? m sayin'? I? m takin' all my chances I? m calling out but there? s no one to hear me I? m so afraid 'cos there? s nobody near me All that I? ve got are the memories of Tuesday I can? t remember anythin' she said Don? t turn your back on me, baby I? m takin' all my chances Why can? t you hear what I? m sayin'? I? m takin' all my chances Don? t turn your back on me, baby I? m takin' all my chances Why can? t you hear what I? m sayin'? I? m takin' all my chances Don? t turn your back on me, baby I? m takin' all my chances I? m takin' all my chances