In an ocean of noise I first heard your voice Ringing like a bell As if I had a choice, oh well ♪ Left in the morning While you were fast asleep Into an ocean of violence A world of empty streets You've got your reasons And me I've got mine But all the reasons I gave Were just lies to buy myself some time ♪ In an ocean of noise I first heard your voice Now who here among us Still believes in choice? -Not I! ♪ No way of knowing What any man will do An ocean of violence Between me and you You've got your reasons And me I've got mine But all the reasons I gave Were just lies to buy myself some time ♪ I'm gonna work it out ♪ 'Cause time won't work it out ♪ I'm gonna work it out ♪ 'Cause time won't work it out for you I'm gonna work it on out