it's sad that i am so prepared
let's just say i wasn't scared

i appreciate the effort
i appreciate the good times
i do

i figure you're gonna be sad
for the record we'll just say that i'm mad

i understand your restrictions
i understand your position
i do

new york isn't so far away
i'll pack the furniture and plates

i remember the covered bridge
i remember you were so scared
i do

the bedroom is a neutral ground
where the wounds make another sound

i don't believe you were alone
i believe what you're not telling me, yeah
i do 

you don't have to say much at all
with your bags up against the wall

i enjoy the mythology
i enjoy the taste of whiskey
i do

you don't owe me anything
except for the decency
to not make a scene

it's sad that you're under prepared
but this isn't a mistake we can share

i know how to touch where it hurts
i say the right thing when it counts
i do