Don't be there  'Cause I'm on my way    And I'm already gone over  And I'm on my way    And I can't recall myself  How I went down  Did I get shot   Or shoot myself    I'm down here  And you're way up there    But that doesn't hurt badly  But it stings right here    And I won't pretend there's   Nothing there  You be around and I'll be square  Don't be alarmed if I'm not there  You be around and I'll be square    If you're a rose  Then I'm the thorn  That's in your side    And does it hurt badly  'Cause it burns right here    I'd like to say hello  I'd like to say I care  I'd like to let you know  That nothing here's the same with me  Nothing here's the same    Don't be around  Don't be there