Song Description

A man makes a desperate attempt to stop an arranged marriage.

Lyrics

V1.

I saw your face
Through a veil of stained glass hues
I'd been replaced by a man you'd never choose
The pastor asked if anyone had just cause
So without hesitation or pause
I more than spoke my mind
(And now I'm)

Chorus
Headed to the station
On a simple act of desperation
What's a desperate man supposed to do?

V2.

Uneasy bride self-conscious in white
Groom at your side
The pre-arranged Mr. Right
A year ago you vowed in love we'd remain
Now I'm cuffed outside in the rain
Praying you'll change your mind
(Because I'm)

Chorus

Bridge 1

Tackling the guests in the pews
Isn't something a wise man would choose
How else could I get through to you?

Trans. Bridge

Your father tried to stop me with threats and taunts
So I threw him in the baptismal font
And christened his head with wine
(That's why I'm)

Chorus

Bridge 2

I tried to appeal to the mass
While the best man was kicking my ass
This union shall not come to pass

V3.

Then before the law
I fell to my knees in disgrace
The cop yelled "Hit the floor"
while holding his piece in my face
And as they dragged me out
I heard your voice
Did you finally make the right choice,
Or are you leaving me behind?

Outro Chorus

Because I'm sitting at the station
On a simple act of desperation
What's a desperate man supposed to do?

I'm sitting at the station
On a simple act of desperation
Watching, waiting desperately for you