I once knew a guy you would never call shy

From the way that he acted and dressed;

He'd say "It's no shock when the world wants to mock...

I've been called the worst things by the best".

 

Then there was this gal - she was more than a pal,

By nature most generously blessed.

I'd buy her a drink and she'd say with a wink -

"I've been called the worst things by the best".

 

Her dad was a cop - never aimed for the top

But he aimed for an accurate arrest.

Never needed a gun but he'd say to me "Son...

I've been called the worst things by the best.

 

But if you set your face on that number one place,

If you think there is nowhere but first,

It's as sure as the day you'll be able to say

"I've been called the best things by the worst".

 

If you seek the top without caring to stop,

There'll be plenty who'll think themselves cursed,

Praying in your wake you succeed for their sake...

You'll be called the best things by the worst!"