Looking like a born again, living like a heretic
Listening to Arthur Lee records, making all your friends feel so guilty
About their cynicism and the rest of their generation
Not even the government are gonna stop you now

But are you ready to be heartbroken ?
Are you ready to be heartbroken ?

Pumped up full of vitamins on account of all the seriousness
You say you're so happy now, you can hardly stand
Lean over on the bookcase if you really want to get straight
Read Norman Mailer or get a new tailor

Are you ready to be heartbroken ? Are you ready to be heartbroken ?
Are you ready to bleed ?

What would it take
What would it take to wipe that smile off of your face ?
Are you ready to be, are you ready to bleed ?
Are you ready to be heartbroken ?
Are you ready to bleed ? (heartbroken)
Well you better get ready now baby
Are you ready to bleed, ready to bleed ?