Procol Harum - Can’t Say That

I am your friendly manager So please don't put me down Just treat me with respect Or I'll run you out of town You are my willing servant Don't get beyond your place Or I will lay my rod on you And crack you round the face I am your gentle caretaker I nurture you with balm But if you swear before my eyes I'll break both of your arms You are my faithful follower You've got to prove your worth Or I will take back all my love Put you in the earth Don't lay that one down on me Or you won't make it For Pete's sake, I won't take it You can't say that in front of me And make my name a mockery I am your kindly patriarch You never had a Ma These miracles are writ in stone You need not question far You are my darling devotee I treat you like my own Before you screw with my name I'll make you weep and moan Don't lay that one down on me Unless you mean it You respect my dignity Or you won't make it For God's sake, I won't take it You can't say that in front of me And make my name a mockery I am your great encourager Always cheer you on If you blaspheme about my schemes I'll make sure that you're gone Cause you are way below me Don't you ever forget I made you what you are Since the day we met Don't lay that one down on me Unless you mean it You respect my dignity Or you won't make it For Pete's sake, I won't take it Can't say that in front of me Make my name a mockery