These words are transcribed without permission the way they appear in the "Swords" album. There are no variations between the printed lyrics and what Morrissey actually sings in the studio version.

Because of my poor education
I don't expect your invitation
a ship lost inches away from the bay

Because of my poor education
I can't endure my situation
this here is my bed and I must lie

Because of this strange indentation
I live my life without affection ¹
kind-hearted view me and say: ²
"thank God that's not me..."

Once I was sure I had found my hero
and I allowed myself to think so
reality is not real to me ³

 

² In live performances of this song Morrissey changed this line to "kind people they look at me and say".

³ On the 2009 Swords Tour Morrissey introduced the change to "reality, it's never been real to me".