Intro: I asked my father for some advice He answered quickly, he didn't think twice He said a thinkin' man, don't do too much Know what you're doing, and do as you must
Chorus: And learn to be rude and reckless Don't make a fuss You have to be rude and reckless Do as you must You have to be hard and callous In your heart and your hands Learn to be rude and reckless It'll make you a man
Verse: I said now Papa I'm just a boy I want to get groovy I want to bring joy He said that's well and good For the son of a richer man But that ain't you now sonny Please understand
Chorus
You have to be rude and reckless It'll make you a man You have to be rude and reckless Don't misunderstand Women will try to run you And when they're done You'll be a nice young man Not too much fun You have to be hard and callous You have to be strong You have to rude and reckless Don't be all wrong You have to be a no hesitation Don't think too much Cause a good love is sayin' Of a hand that leave a touch
Verse: I said now Papa I'm just a boy I want to get groovy I want to bring joy He said that's well and good For the son of a richer man But that ain't you now sonny Please, please understand
Chorus: You have to be rude and reckless It's part of the plan You have to be rude and reckless Do right by your fellow man There should be no political correctness You have to drive fast You have to be strong You have to be strong You have to be rude and reckless... Etc.