Met a magical mystery man I think he washed ashore Didn't like the clothes I had His were from 1964 Said he travelled the ocean blue In search of mystic things Vietnam for healing balms Panama for turquoise rings Well, mystery man, won't you tell me more? Did you find it nice in Ecuador? Would you light another cigarette? Such a shame you haven't heard of The Cure But still you dig those clothes they wear Mystery man Mystery man Mystery man Mystery man Got an independent heart Tattoos of Chinese folklore Found love in Illinois But he had to close that door He takes the road less walked Down to his favourite café Stepping off a beaten path He's looking more beaten every day, yeah Well, mystery man, won't you tell me more? Did you find it nice in Ecuador? Would you light another cigarette? Such a shame you haven't heard of The Cure But still you dig those clothes they wear Mystery man Mystery man Oh, mystery man Mystery man