Directions

[Verse 1]

They tell me

When I've got my life on my mind

They're sorry

But they can't do a thing about it 'til tomorrow

[Verse 2]

I tell them

Now I don't want a lot of your time

Maybe they listen

Oh, but what do they know of my pain and my sorrow?

[Chorus]

Ooh, what will it cost you

After how many tears I've cried?

How much longer, how much longer must I try?

[Verse 3]

Directions

Presenting themselves every day

Are bypassed (Bypassed)

'Cause of somebody else's foolish limitations

[Verse 4]

Rejections

Many have I had in my way

But I go on, yes, I do now

And try to overcome the bad vibrations

[Chorus]

Ooh, what does it get you

Stealing somebody else's pride?

How much longer, how much longer must I cry?

[Bridge]

I can see

All the things of which I've dreamed

If I dream any longer

Tell me, what will it mean?

[Verse 5]

Reflections

Of all I have wanted so long

Still are with me

As I ask myself how much longer must I try?

How much longer, ooh hoo?