Lyrics

[Verse 1] I've had enough of danger And people on the streets I'm lookin' out for angels Just tryin' to find some peace [Pre-Chorus] Now I think it's time That you let me know So if you love me, say you love me But if you don't, just let me go [Chorus] 'Cause teacher, there are things That I don't wanna learn And the last one I had Made me cry So I don't wanna learn to hold you, touch you Think that you're mine Because it ain't no joy for an uptown boy Whose teacher has told him goodbye, goodbye, goodbye [Verse 2] When you were just a stranger And I was at your feet I didn't feel the danger Now I feel the heat [Pre-Chorus] That look in your eyes Tellin' me no! So you think that you love me And know that you need me I wrote the song, I know it's wrong Just let me go [Chorus] And teacher, there are things That I don't wanna learn Oh, the last one I had Made me cry So I don't want to learn to hold you, touch you Think that you're mine Because it ain't no joy for an uptown boy Whose teacher has told him goodbye, goodbye, goodbye [Bridge] So when you say that you need me That you'll never leave me I know you're wrong, you're not that strong Let me go! [Chorus] And teacher, there are things That I still have to learn But the one thing I have Is my pride Oh, so I don't wanna learn to hold you, touch you Think that you're mine Because there ain't no joy for an uptown boy Who just is unwillin' to try [Outro] I'm so cold inside Maybe just one more try