And I've grown old a thouand times   And I said yes a thousand times      And I've grown old a thouand times   And I said yes a thousand times      (AAhhhaawww)      There's been talk going around the streets, saying that you're   Going around now with the head of police, every night and now   That you're getting all of your drugs for free, well can you   Go to the post and send some money to me right away      Standing on the side of the road to Rome   Standing on the side of the road to Rome   Standing on the side of the road to Rome   Standing on the side of the road to Rome      I don't really know what you waiting for   I don't really know what you waiting for   I don't really know what you waiting for   Ohhhh      The promoters on the streets selling tickets to the day's bull fight   Yeah, but the matador's drunk with the women from the Upper East Side   Telepathic with time he's broken every watch he's got (Woah no)   And he's locked in the bathroom talking like he'll never stop      Ohh, like he'll never stop      So now you're back from your stay down south, looking just like   Red mother love with gold in your mouth (???)   Must admit I was just a little annoyed when I came in   Right from my door and found you asleep in my house      Wake up         Standing on the side of the road to Rome   Standing on the side of the road to Rome   Standing on the side of the road to Rome   Standing on the side of the road to Rome      I don't really know what you waiting for   I don't really know what you waiting for   I don't really know what you waiting for   Ohhhh      He's on the podium announcing the honoured guest   Yeah, but the guest got drunk with the head of the community chest   Well the hysterical Spaniard's crawling up and down the block   (???) man will you be shocked