Man of Principle — текст песни (Jethro Tull)

One day hell walk from out of this place.

Youll see a quiet determination on his face.

Hell toe no lines. suffer no fools.

But hell raise three cheers to the losing team

From the other school.

A little dedication. a little pair of daddys shoes to fill.

Compleat education. one day hell be a man of principle.



And the battles on. and hell play to win.

Feel the blue blood rushing quick beneath his skin.

And grim they stand. and hard they fall.

Harder still, when their backs are up against the wall.

Gonna get your attention. but hes carrying his cross

To the other hill.

With divine intervention, he can be a man of principle.



In the evening light, with a fair-ground girl--

He stops himself as his head begins to whirl.

And he walks her home. and theres a kiss goodbye.

She feels a chill as she looks him in the eye.

Well, theres a time and a place now

And its not tonight shell bend his will.

Slow realization--shes looking at a man of principle.

Hung from the highest station by his old school tie--

Undressed to kill

He could be a real sensation. but hes a man of principle