They want me to change
I'm one and the same
A criminal mind
Guess I'm just a criminal

So you say you want a good man
You say you want someone to come and drive you home
Well let me tell you honey I can
Just let me show you who I am before we go

Step to the rhythm of my leg chains
I move in closer so I can try and invade
I've got a case of violent brain
So get me off your mind
That's dangerous real estate

If you entertain I can explain thoughts I'm having for you
Have you ever seen someone like me a caged animal yeah
So just let me be don't set me free
Can't you see my hands are filthy because I'm guilty

My mama cried on the day that I was born
She told me son you've got a heart made out of stone
Tried to tell me I can change but I know
You could never save my soul
Guess I'm just a criminal

They want me to change
I'm one and the same
A criminal mind
Of love and pain
Guess I'm just a criminal

If you could take a step in my shoes
Maybe you'd understand the road I've been walking on
I've got a case of permanent blues
So just be thankful for my love before it's gone

If you entertain I can explain thoughts I'm having for you
Have you ever seen someone like me a caged animal yeah
So just let me be don't set me free
Can't you see my hands are filthy because I'm guilty

My mama cried on the day that I was born
She told me son you've got a heart made out of stone
Tried to tell me I can change but I know
You could never save my soul
Guess I'm just a criminal

They want me to change
I'm one and the same
A criminal mind
Guess I'm just a criminal
They want me to change
I'm one and the same
A criminal mind
Of love and pain

A criminal mind
I'm crossing the line
A criminal mind
A criminal mind
I'm crossing the line
A criminal mind
Every heart I broke it died

My momma cried for me

A criminal mind
I'm crossing the line
So my momma cried lookout son
They want me to change
I'm one and the same

Do I need to come and tell you again
Don't ever try to get inside my head
You might end up getting broken instead

My mama cried on the day that I was born
She told me son you've got a heart made out of stone
Tried to tell me I can change but I know
You could never save my soul
Guess I'm just a criminal
Said I am a sinner not a saint in my bones
Just a man who was meant to be alone
Tried to tell me I could change but I know
You could never save my soul
Guess I'm just a criminal