So I'm slashing tires on Main Street America
I'm begging for forgiveness from the manager
I'm not fooling anyone
Basking in the sun, workin' on a tan
So I'm changing my philosophy of modern man

Simon said he's the best friend I've ever had
Policies of a year spent in Yucatan
I'm not wasted, I'm the breeze
Floating through the trees
Waiting for the man
It's a loser's draw

It's principle where I am
It's principle in my hand
Oh, the lie to rise above
It's principle in my hand
Oh, Gloria, Gloria
Oh man, I need a drink

It's principle
It's principle
It's principle

So I'm cashing checks on Wall Street America
I'm basking in the light of this funeral
I'm not crazy, I'm in love
Wagering a sum resting in my hand
It's handshake love

It's principle where I am
It's principle in my hand
Oh, the lie to rise above
It's principle in my hand
Oh, Gloria, Gloria
Oh man, I need a drink

It's principle
It's principle
It's principle
It's principle