Counting out time lyrics

(The palpitating cherry-red organ was returned to its rightful place and began to beat faster as it led our hero, counting out time, through his first romantic encounter.)

I'm counting out time,

Got the whole thing down by numbers,

All those numbers

Give me guidance.

O Lord I need that now

The Day of Judgement's come

And you can bet that I've been resting

For this testing

Digesting every word the experts say.

Erogenous zones I love you.

Without you, what would a poor boy do?

Found a girl I wanted to date.

Thought I'd better get it straight.

Went to buy a book before it's too late,

Don't leave nothing to fate.

I've studied every line, every page in the book,

But now I've got the real thing here, I'm gonna take a look.

Take a look!

- This is it Rael! -

I'm counting out time, hoping it goes like I planned it,

'Cos I understand it, look! I've found the hotspots, Figures 1-9.

Still counting out time, I've got my finger on the button,

"Don't say nothin' - just lie there still now

And I'll get you turned on just fine".

Erogenous zones I love you.

Without you, what would a poor boy do?

Touch and go with 1-6.

Bit of trouble in zone No. 7.

Gotta remember all my tricks.

There's heaven ahead in No. 11.

Getting crucial responses with dilation of the pupils,

"Honey get hip, it's time to unzip, to unzip zip, zip-a-zip,

zip-a-zip

Whippee!"

- Move over Casanova -

I'm counting out time, reaction none too happy,

Please don't slap me,

I'm a red-blooded male and the book said I could not fail.

I'm counting out time, I got unexpected distress from my mistress,

I'll get my money back from the bookstore right away.

Erogenous zones I question you:

Without you, what would a poor boy do?

Without you, what would a poor boy do?

Without you, mankind handkinds thru' the blues...

• Artist:Genesis
• Album:The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway