I've got a thing to do
And I know it's gonna hurt you
I'm sure it will cost me too
But I'm willing to pay my dues
Red blood in vessels of blue
It's hard to believe but true
I've got a thing to do
I hope it will get me through
Chorus:
Come on now let's leave this party
We don't care what they do or say
I'll never get the keys to the city
I'm only staying for one day
Hold your ground, don't ever look down
Stare 'em straight in the eye
I'll never get the keys to the city
I don't care I'm only passing by
I've got a thing to do
I'm afraid I'll miss my cue
You only get a second or two
Tell me now what would you do?
Red blood in vessels of blue
It's the truth, it's nothing new
I don't want to make you blue
It's something I have to do
Chorus
Tomorrow I'll be far away
I'm only staying for one day
I'll never get the keys to the city
I've got a thing to do
And I know it's gonna hurt you
I'm sure it will cost me too
But I'm willing to pay my dues
Red blood in vessels of blue
It's hard to believe but true
I've got a thing to do