Your dear old mother taught me well She makes me wanna ring her bell Of all the things she said to me I sure remeber the word "please" I know that you know that I know That this can't go on I know that you know that I know That this is all wrong It's hard to follow her allures I love all mothers but I may not love yours The shame and guilt do wear me down I've got the most outrageous secret in town I know that you know that I know That this can't go on I know that you know that I know That this is all wrong If love is bound to end I cannot comprehend What they define as wrong and right The whole wide universe Is now put in reverse The rules are set and I oblige Your dear old mother taught me well She made me wanna ring her bell I know it's wrong but it's so good Word gets around in the neighbourhood I know that you know that I know That this can't go on I know that you know that I know That this is all wrong If love is bound to end I cannot comprehend What they define as wrong and right The whole wide universe Is now put in reverse The rules are set and I oblige