You think you're quick
But I'd like to see you keep up with me.
You think you're slick
But I'd like to see you pull a trick on me.
You think you're so cool,
Hey, big man, you're old school.
You think you're smart
But who the hell d'ya think you're talking to?

Everyone can see who you are.
Take a look at yourself,
Tell me, why keep in denying?

Everything you say.
(Denying.) Everything you do.
So be a fool to yourself forever more.
(Trying.) Any kind of move.
(Tell me.) So what's it gonna prove?
You ain't fooling nobody,
You ain't fooling nobody but yourself.

I know you're sweet
But I know you don't want to be seen that way.
Admit defeat,
Win or lose, who cares? It's just a game you play.
I know you need me,
If you stay that way it's never gonna be.
You've got your style
But I know what you really want from me.

Everyone can see who you are.
Take a look at yourself,
Tell me, why keep in denying?

Everything you say.
(Denying.) Everything you do.
So be a fool to yourself forever more.
(Trying.) Any kind of move.
(Tell me.) So what's it gonna prove?
You ain't fooling nobody,
You ain't fooling nobody but yourself.

Check yourself, but don't forget yourself
Cos you're denying. (Ha ha ? check yourself ? ha.)
Check yourself, but don't forget yourself
(You're getting everything you are and even everything you need.)
That's life ? so just check yourself.
Everyone can see who you are.
Take a look at yourself,
Tell me, why keep on denying?