Standard (EADGBE)

Verse 1

It’s like a pencil with erasers at both ends

I want it all but we’re dealing in percents

And these activities that you have engaged in

This is the politics of seeing you dance with him

We began with concluding remarks

Pick up the pieces and examine the parts

Your words always cut when they're cliché

But here’s my knife because I came for the buffet

Chorus

This is the way it goes

With you a part of it

Nervously saying words

That oh-so-tightly fit

A mark beneath the chin (Uh Uh)

I’ve caught you once again

It’s in the way you sell every word and phrase

And leaving me to know how much the meaning weighs

Saying that but meaning this (Uh Uh)

Using hands for emphasis

(Oh Ho)(Oh Ho)(Oh Ho)(Oh Ho)[repeat]

Verse 2

You’d like to think that you’re the best part of me

But I confess there is nothing left of you here (nothing left of you here)

These parallels and silly games

Hide your face and say the name

Say the name (say the name)

Chorus

Bridge

There’s that smile again

You fake it and I follow you right in

What a fool I've been

To fall for it each time

Chorus 2x