Bad Reputation - Al Stewart

You’ve got a bad reputation

All over the street

There’s some indication

You’ve been indiscreet

Oh I know you can turn on the charm

When you feel so inclined

Whatever I do

I can’t get you out of my mind

It’s a sad situation

I’m coming apart

A clear invitation

For trouble to start

If I knew what it was that you did

It’s so hard to define

But whatever it is

I can’t get you out of my mind

Maybe I’m seeing

What I want to see

Trying to make you

What you’ll never be

Perhaps it’s just the simple fact

You only want the things that you can’t have

Well I suppose somebody broke your trust

Now I see you kicking up the dust

I wouldn’t be at all surprised

If some of it got in my eyes

You’ve got a bad reputation

They’re telling me so

I’ve got a strong motivation

To get up and go

If I knew what it was that you did

I’d just leave you behind

But whatever it is

I can’t get you out of my mind

I suppose this will come to a close

It’s just a matter of time

But whatever I do

I can’t get you out of my mind

Can’t get you out of my mind

Oh no, whatever I do, I can’t get you out of my mind