Barbara Dickson - Boys from the Men lyrics

If you had a plan Of what to do when you're a man You could be happy Giving yourself a good time Well, you're almost free Free of ties which could surround you Stifling all your instincts of survival It's a hard old world I remember when a girl, Closeted school days, Terrified out of my mind When I left, I felt That my life had somehow ended How could I cope with problems on this scale It's like your heart is for sale Through the next years, they say the best years of your life Of your life You cement relationships to last you forever But when you look back on those friends What have you got, not a lot But one or two to carry through To love you a lot So please find your place Taking life at such a pace, you can deal with Don't let yourself be confined When you find your way, all those facets fit so tightly Everything that you love will be a prize It takes so long to be wise It takes so long to be wise It takes so long to be wise