I'm down on my knees You read a paper or watch TV Don't even say a single word to me Talk to me You're slippin' away Sit around a trailer and sleep all day Somethin' funny and you just won't say It's not okay Beverly Come on and talk to me Now that you're free to try In the street You're shakin' my self-esteem Believe in the dream or not Beverly, yeah I'm screamin' your name Bend over backwards while you watch the game You're makin' faces just to feed the flame It's such a shame Beverly Come on and talk to me Now that you're free to try In the street You're shakin' my self-esteem Believe in the dream or not Beverly, yeah Beverly Come on and talk to me Now that you're free to try In the street You're shakin' my self-esteem Believe in the dream or not Beverly, yeah Beverly Beverly