Frederick John - Idealist Touch lyrics

I learned a lesson As I was waiting for the train A gentleman of younger years Ran past me, his face wrought with pain He had blood on his jacket It seemed his life was on the line He turned back as I shouted after him If you want, you can leave all this behind (He said) Ive been down this street a thousand times I still carry a knife Now you fill the air with your wise words You ask if this is how I want to live my life? No sir, it aint, I think youll find, Finding a way out is all thats on my mind So lets talk, realistically Do you have another choice that you can offer me? Will you heal my world with your idealist touch? No? I thought as much I could see he meant it Even though he knew it wrong In a trap from which he cant escape And he knows this isnt where he belongs (I said) No one wants blood on the streets (He said) Surely you can see? Im in too deep, theres no way out Its either them or me (He said) Ive been down this street a thousand times I still carry a knife Now you fill the air with your wise words You ask if this is how I want to live my life? No sir, it aint, I think youll find, Finding a way out is all thats on my mind So lets talk, realistically Do you have another choice that you can offer me? Will you heal my world with your idealist touch? No? I thought as much (Guitar Solo) Theres no way to save Those who make their own path to an early grave Those who seek to ensure violence remains on the streets And bring the world so much pain In truth, we have a second chance So make sure this isnt you Because this story is all fiction But round here, it might as well be true (He said) Ive been down this street a thousand times I still carry a knife Now you fill the air with your wise words You ask if this is how I want to live my life? No sir, it aint, I think youll find, Finding a way out is all thats on my mind So lets talk, realistically Do you have another choice that you can offer me? Will you heal my world with your idealist touch? No? I thought as much