I gotta reach the pearly gates by 9, but I'm falling behind

Left my wallet on the Central line, maybe that was a sign

Well, anyway

I had to jump the turnstile and run for my life

Trying to avoid the stupid fine from the damn ticket guy

But he won't let me by, yeah

Ain't no luck on my side, yeah

Take my breath away, it comes straight back anyway, and

There goes my heart again, but I'm still alive

Go try and punch a hole straight through my skin

You won't get far, 'cause I don't feel a thing, yeah

I couldn't pay

so they brought me downtown for a slap on the wrist

They looked at me kinda funny

when I said I gotta date with Jesus

Shoulda seen the poor old man's face

when he balled up his fists

He was speaking his mind and truth like he couldn't resist

To say he don't exist

Must've been an atheist, damn

Take my breath away, it comes straight back anyway, and

There goes my heart again, but I'm still alive

Go try and punch a hole straight through my skin

You won't get far, 'cause I don't feel a thing, yeah

Getting out the station 'round about 9, still running behind

Missed calls from my mother, she asked if I am alright

I guess it doesn't have to be today or even tonight

Maybe I should just let this go, take it as a sign

Maybe it's not my time, and that's just fine

Ooh, ah

Take my breath away, it comes straight back anyway, and

There goes my heart again, but I'm still alive

Go try and punch a hole straight through my skin

You won't get far, 'cause I don't feel a thing, yeah

Go try and punch a hole straight through my skin

You won't get far, 'cause I don't feel a thing