Becoming More Like Alfie

Once there was a time
When my mind lay on higher things
And once there was a time
I could find pretty words to sing
But now  well now I find
It saves time to say what you mean
I know it seems so unrefined
But it's time to let off some steam
Oh come on
Everybody knows that No means Yes
Just like glasses come free on the N H S
But the more I look through them the more I see
I'm becoming more like Alfie
Once there was a time
When a kind word would be enough
And once there was a time
I could blindfold myself with love
But not now  now I'm resigned
To the kind of life I had reserved
For other guys less smart than I
Y'know  the kind who will always end up with
The girls
And besides
Everybody knows that No means Yes
Just like glasses come free on the N H S
But the more I look through them the more I see
I'm becoming more like Alfie
Oh come on
I'm becoming more like Alfie