i tried to tell you that on monday   the day before i went away   i was always there when you were coming down   i had to take some time   take some time      you know i'm needing you for so much pleasure   i'm always wanting you to take me there   i need to be the one to tell you that you're on the right road   and how some time alone is only fair      you know i'm renowned   and feel it's a lonely time i've had   but it never felt that bad      i tried to tell you that on monday   the day before i went away   i was always there when you were coming down   you never took the time   took the time      i wish you'd known me when i was much younger   as i closed my eyes upon the world   but now an open mind which seems much stronger   a perfect doubting of your every word      you know i'm renowned   and feel it's a lonely time i've had   but it never felt that bad      i tried to tell you that on monday   the day before i went away   i was always there when you were coming down   you never took the time   took the time      c'mon c'mon   c'mon c'mon   c'mon c'mon   c'mon c'mon      you know i'm renowned   for the lonely time i've had   but it never felt that bad      i tried to tell you that on monday   the day before i went away   i was always there when you were coming down   you never took the time   took the time      i tried to tell you that on monday   the day before i went away   i was always there when you were coming down   you never took the time   took the time      never took the time   never took the time   never took the time   to stop me   i always wanted you to stop me   you never took the time