Simple words might influence your view But I can save your life if you allow me to Remember the time right before you became Something too despicable to even name? I can relate, I went through that stage too And I hope you're still around when you're 22 ('cause) nothing really matters--but yourself (x2) Simple words might often miss the point But here's two words you better not ignore Do you really believe that any man is an island Will if you do then you're about to be stranded, man Nothing... Bridge Give another person just half a chance To express himself It's easy to believe Believe in something other--than yourself (x2) You wrote a letter (I) But I knew better (you) You can clearly (see) Just what the effect is Will you ever (be) Be together (oh) Enough to tell me (why) Why does this have to happen to anyone? Nothing... Bridge Simple words are often misconstrued But occasionally somebody's advice is worth listening to I've stated my case, now I'll return to my place But there will come a day when black marks won't erase Nothing... Bridge Believe...