I didn't get where I am today

[Verse 1] Why did I listen to that music? It's made me feel so sad And brought it home to me once more I want what I cannot have When you can't get what you want You still have all the rest But isn't it sad to settle for second-best? [Chorus 1] I've been waiting at home For someone to phone I didn't get where I am today Without living that old cliche I've been lying in bed The sheets over my head I didn't get where I am today Without giving up in dismay Hey hey hey [Verse 2] Told everyone I'm over it I've quit this cul-de-sac But just when I thought I'd lost it for good That feeling comes right back When you can't get what you want You wear your bravest face But deep inside you're sinking without a trace [Chorus 2] I've been called repressed A poet, a pest I didn't get where I am today Without getting in someone's way I live my life on a stage Put it down on the page I didn't get where I am today Without writing a resume I didn't get where I am today Hey hey hey Hey hey hey [Interlude] [Chorus 3] I didn't get where I am today I didn't get where I am today I've explored situations Hey hey hey The themes and variations Hey hey hey I didn't get where I am today Without losing it on the way On the Street of Shame Hey hey hey Looking for someone to blame Hey hey hey I didn't get where I am today Without leaving in disarray I didn't get where I am today Hey hey hey