As he combed his hair 
The night called out his name 
Like every hero he has to brag and show his fame 
Well Joeys got to prove he's the leader of the pack 
But once you start a running 
There ain't no turning back 
He's the kid that cried wolf and got the blame 

So Joeys on the street again 
But his freedoms running out 
When you play with fire 
One tear can put it out 

Everybody wants Joey to act his age 
But like an eagle he's locked in a parrots cage 
Well Joeys got to prove he's the leader of the pack 
But once you start a running 
There ain't no turning back 
He's the kid that cried wolf and got the blame 

So Joeys on the street again 
But his freedoms running out 
When you play with fire 
One tear can put it out 

So he winks to the mirror 
And brides don't wear his ring 
Even if I could I'm still there try again 

Well Joeys got to prove he's the leader of the pack 
But once you start a running 
There ain't no turning back 
He's the kid that cried wolf and got the blame 

So Joeys on the street again 
But his freedoms running out 
When you play with fire 
One tear can put it out