Forty more than I can take today Wrap it up in cellophane Throwing out for safety's sake 'Cause they'll just think it sounds the same (Chorus) I'll go a day I'll go a day I've gone for days I know a way I know the way But I can't speak And if I stay Well I'll have to make this up Sixteen days to find a way To try and get this shut And I'll be gone So I'll be safe Busy scratching out this ache Taking pressure off my face We'll throw this out for safety's sake (Chorus) I'll go a day I'll go a day I've gone for weeks I know a way I know a way But I can't speak And if I stay Well I'll have to make this up Sixteen days to find a way To try and get this shut