They tell me
When I've got my life on my mind
They're sorry

But they can't do a thing about it till tomorrow

I tell them

Now I don't want a lot of your time
Maybe they listen
Oh, but what do they know of my pain and my sorrow


Oooh, what will it cost you
After how many tears I've cried

How much longer must I try

Directions presenting themselves every day

Are bypassed
'Cause of somebody else's foolish limitations


Rejections - many have I had in my way
But I go on, yes, I do now, and try to overcome the bad vibrations


Oooh, what does it get you
Stealing somebody else's pride
How much longer must I cry


I can see all the things of which I've dreamed
If I dream any longer-what will it mean


Reflections
Of all I have wanted so long

Still are with me
As I ask myself how much longer must I try