Jacob is a car mechanic, living life at home is funny.

He knows a girl but he never got married, some say hes a cause...for concern.
Shaky jake is always dancing, kids all call him up when they want some fun.
Ten stone but hes getting lighter, pretty soon hes gonna disappear.

Can you tell me about my life, just the basic detail.

We can talk all night, a one-way conversation.
My friend lucy doesnt like boys, when she wears a cut-down t-shirt.
Its like shes saying no, dont ask me., its a funny thing but no-one ever does.

Can you tell me about my life, just the basic detail.

We can talk all night, a one-way conversation.

Its getting easier, now I know where Im coming from.

Its a heavy feeling, you gotta know...what for, youre in before you go.

Can you tell me about my life, just the basic detail.

We can talk all night, a one-way conversation.
Then you tell me about your life, I bet youre someone special.

We can talk all night, I think we really need to.