Listen to what I say, boy Things ain't always better your way Trying hard just to get in, but you don't wanna hear what I say Well, you don't say You dig yourself further onto the ground If you don't get your head out, the sky You know you don't have to tell me again 'Cause baby I can think for myself, yeah And that is why I'm with you ♪ Listen to what I say boy Seems like I am getting nowhere You take my words and squeeze them To nothing just like I wasn't there Well, you don't say I am not trying to prove you wrong You know I'll always listen to you But I know what I've been trying to say Baby, I'll always stand by you But things ain't always better your way ♪ Listen to what I say boy Think your head is way above me It's time to get down from your tree And bring it back to where it should be Well, you don't say I'm not trying to prove you wrong You know I'll always listen to you But I know what I'm trying to say Baby, I'll always stand by you But things ain't always better your way Things ain't always better your way Oh, no, things ain't always better your way