The Imp Inside

I know they all think I'm a clown when I'm monkeying around. Just like a stick of dynamite, I'm always ready To ignite. And while I understand their claim, You know I'm really not to blame. It seems I got another side. Somebody's hiding there inside. This guy resides inside of me and he will Never set me free. He doesn't care if I agree. No, that's the way it's gotta be. He's always scheming on the sly. He gives a knucklehead reply. No matter all the things I try, he always Leaves me high and dry. And I could've lived another way, punching the clock Day after day. Instead of getting nasty looks, I could be reading Antique books. Imagine me looking so smart as I Collect my modern art. I'd be the darling of the crowd as the Neighbors say, "We're all so proud." But this guy resides inside of me and he Will never set me free. He doesn't care if I agree. No, that's the way it's gotta be. He's always scheming on the sly. He gives a knucklehead reply. No matter all the things I try, he always Leaves me high and dry. This guy resides inside of me and he will Never set me free. He doesn't care if I agree. No, that's the way it's gotta be. He's always scheming on the sly. He gives a knucklehead reply. No matter all the things I try, He always leaves me high and dry. He's got this guy inside of him. Oh yeah, he acts on every whim. He's got you way out on a limb. Your odds are looking pretty grim. He's always scheming on the sly. He gives a knucklehead reply. No matter all the things I try, he always Leaves me high and Dry.