Loose talk from up-tight people
Looking out for blood to draw
Just keep cool, don't let it phase you,
All that stuff ain't worth a straw

Tight talk from stay-put people,
Aimed to hurt, aimed to wound
Step on your toes, step on your fingers,
Just don't take it, now don't be fooled

Don't let them know where you're going,
Don't play their games or they'll snow you in
Call on me if they derail you,
Call on me 'cos I won't lock you in

Don't let them know where you're going,
Don't play their games 'cos they'll snow you in
Call on me if they derail you,
Stay with me 'cos I won't lock you in

Double-talking, double-meaning
Tight-rope tactics to trip you up
Don't play their games, go where your heart says,
Keep on pushing, you'll get there yet

Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah