[Verse 1]
Can't you see I'm easily bothered by persistence
One step from lashing out at you
You want in, to get under my skin and call yourself a friend
I've got more friends like you, what do I do?

[Pre-Chorus]
Is there no standard anymore
What it takes, who I am, where I've been belong
You can't be something you're not
Be yourself, by yourself, stay away from me
A lesson learned in life
Known from the dawn of time

[Chorus]
Respect, walk, what did you say?
Respect, walk, are you talkin' to me, are you talkin' to me?

[Verse 2]
Run your mouth when I'm not around, it's easy to achieve
You cry to weak friends that sympathize
Can you hear the violins playing your song?
Those same friends tell me your every word

[Pre-Chorus]
Is there no standard anymore
What it takes, who I am, where I've been belong
You can't be something you're not
Be yourself, by yourself, stay away from me
A lesson learned in life
Known from the dawn of time
[Chorus]
Respect, walk, what did you say?
Respect, walk, are you talkin' to me?
Respect, walk, what did you say?
Respect, walk, are you talkin' to me, are you talkin' to me?
No way, punk

[Guitar Solo]

[Chorus]
Respect, walk, what did you say?
Respect, walk, are you talkin' to me?
Respect, walk, what did you say?
Respect, walk, are you talkin' to me, are you talkin' to me?
Walk on home, boy