Time Is of the Essence

They say that time is precious, time is of the essence When you're a young man you've got to take any chance you can So make your move, boy, the night won't last forever You've got nothing to prove, boy, but if you think you're clever... If it breaks her heart, boy You can't hold yourself to blame You've got to put yourself first, boy There's no use feeling ashamed because it's not you who feels the pain What happens on the road stays on the road We don't talk about it, we don't break the unwritten code So don't be shy now, you're a man you can do whatever you please If you think you're better than her, pal, don't let her find out, don't leave her on her knees If it breaks her heart, boy You can't hold yourself to blame You've got to put yourself first, boy There's no use feeling ashamed because it's not you who feels the pain If it breaks her heart, boy You can't hold yourself to blame You've got to put yourself first, boy There's no use feeling ashamed If she ever finds out, boy You find her with tears in her eyes Would it keep you awake at night? Would it break your heart? You've already tore her apart