Lyrics of Caution - Operation Ivy

caution is a word that i cant understand
c-a-u-t-i-o-n was a word i could not understand
walked the dog with a real short leash
turned around saw the dog walk me
stainless steel and painted glass give me
a pulse like a hammer and a mind to match
no relief no food no sleep
when you're king for a day, you're a whore for a week
I didn't get it then, I think I got it now
caution my friend
don't step in the water 'til you know you can swim