Lyrics
What happened to Joey the strong believer
Questioning the fate of Joey, a once strong believer.
He was a real straight shooter, but he got the fever
Joey was honest but succumbed to a destructive influence.
Now he's cruisin' the downtown queen of the city
Joey is now navigating the urban nightlife with a stylish demeanor.
With a feel for the street and he's dressing pretty
Joey has adopted a fashionable appearance and street-smart attitude.
'Cause when she left him behind, something inside said no more
Joey experienced a significant change when someone left him, prompting introspection.
There's a price to pay when you play with the little town flirt
Highlighting consequences when involved with a flirtatious person from a small town.
And ooh, baby that's the hurt
Expressing the emotional pain caused by such situations.
What happened to Sally, she's so nervous
Questioning Sally's well-being and mental state.
Does she need a love or a mental service
Uncertainty about whether Sally needs love or psychological assistance.
All the boys just leave her poor heart achin'
Men leave Sally heartbroken, but she can't turn back because of Joey.
But she can't look back now, Joey's taken
Joey's influence continues to affect Sally's decisions.
So the time rolls by, 'til something inside says no more
Time passes until Sally feels compelled to break free from the situation.
There's a price to pay when you can't keep away from the dirt
Highlighting consequences of being unable to resist negative influences.
And ooh, baby that's the hurt
Reiterating the emotional pain caused by such entanglements.
Someone's always telling lies
Addressing the prevalence of deceit in general.
Someone's always got something to hide, now don't they
Observing that people often conceal things.
Someone's running and someone's reaching
Describing a dynamic where some run away while others try to connect.
Just look at what history's teaching you
Encouraging reflection on historical lessons about human behavior.
So you tell your lies, 'til something says no more
Continuing the theme of consequences for dishonesty.
There's a price to pay when you can't keep from messing with the curse
Emphasizing the cost of engaging with negative influences and curses.
And ooh, baby that's the hurt
Reiterating the emotional pain resulting from such choices.
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