When you first came to me You lived on the street So close to the edge Against my better judgement I let you stay And we made a pledge You shook my hand To confirm the plan And I’m a man of my word Despite all of this You haven’t even bothered to give me A penny’s rent since the day you arrived When I was a young lad I learned from my Dad That honour was all Like his Father before Respect is The Law You break it you fall Every mistake Wrong turn I could take Was scribed in blood on my soul Hard knocks and pain Shaped every refrain Until my life reached its goal An agreement was made I won’t be betrayed I’m not such a fool Now my patience is spent You’ve not paid your rent You’ve broken the rules Live and let live I often forgive But all your bridges are burned Two weeks you’re out No questions no doubts And I’m a man of my word No more excuses Lies or abuse this Ends here I will return Two weeks you’re out No questions no doubts And I’m a man of my word