But frankincense I did it my way

The story:

I had heard the song on the radio years before and never could figure out what he was trying to say. Then, recently, (2004) my sister and I were in a pizza shop bathroom and the song came on. Both of us admitted we had no idea what he was singing, and I told her my version. She laughed at me, of course.

I didn't think about it again until I saw the real lyrics and the explanation on this site, and then it all made sense...