I was surprised, I was happy for a day in 1975
I was puzzled by a dream, stayed with me all day in 1995
My brother had confessed that he was gay It took the heat off me for a while
He stood up with a sailor friend Made it known upon my sisters wedding day
I got married in a rush to save a kid from being deported Now she's in love
oh, I was so touched, I was moved to kick the crutches From my crippled friend
She was not impressed cause I cured her on the Sabbath I went to confess
When she saw the funny side, we introduced my child bride To whisky and gin
To whisky and gin
The priest in the booth had a photographic memory For all he had heard
So I gave myself to God There was a pregnant pause before he said ok
Now I spend my days turning tables round In Marks & Spencer's They don't seem to mind
I gave myself to sin
I gave myself to Providence
And I've been there and back again (2x)
The state that I am in
Oh love of mine, would you condescend to help me Cause I am stupid and blind
Desperation is the Devil's work, it is the folly of a boys empty mind
Now I'm feeling dangerous, riding on city buses for a hobby is sad
Why don't you Lead me to a living end I promised that I'd entertain my crippled friend
My crippled friend
I gave myself to sin
I gave myself to Providence (4x)
And I've been there and back again
The state that I am in
I gave myself to sin And I've been there and back again oh yeah!