[Verse 1]
Des, what’s with
The personalized plate
What’s with the paint job, the alloys
On this council estate
Des, is that number
Which begins 52
A badge for the crisis
You’re drivin' into

[Chorus]
Oh, Desmond, we’re worried
There’s bills to pay
Desmond, we’re worried
What the neighbours say
Desmond, please don’t drive away
Don't drive away

[Verse 2]
Des, it never goes right
When you’re up to those tricks
Then you rust in a cell
Set up on bricks
Please, Des
Don’t go back to your ways
The kids know you weren’t
On your holidays

[Chorus]
Oh, Desmond, we’re worried
There’s bills to pay
Desmond, we’re worried
What the neighbours say
Desmond, please don’t drive away
Don't drive away

[Bridge]
Why, Des, it’s so blue
It's so deep like a lake
So out of place here
A shiny mistake

[Verse 3]
Des, they’d a warrant
They kicked in the door
Slashed all the furniture
Tore up the floor
Des, the truth is
You can’t help but stray
And your beautiful things
Always give you away
[Chorus]
Oh, Desmond, we’re worried
There’s bills to pay
Desmond, we’re worried
What the neighbours say
Desmond, please don’t drive away
Don't drive away