You started a fire
C# Fm
That was never supposed to burn out
F# G#
You started a band
C# Fm
That was cool for a while, but it turned pretty bland
F# G#
I started a fight
C# Fm
With a neighbor next door and his pesky wife
F# G#
You started a job
C# Fm
That you hate when you’re sober, and hate even more when you’re not.
F# G#
And I know, you hate me too;
F# G# C# G# A#m G# F#
You always say you do.
F# G# C#
You moved to Japan
C# Fm
Thought a clean bill of health and a camera could show you the plan
F# G#
I bought a bird
C# Fm
That repeats what I say, but, “I’m lonely” is all that he’s heard.
F# G#
You found a guy
C# Fm
That is clearly the opposite of me, with a black motorbike
F# G#
I dicked around
C# Fm
But it’s just like a movie whose picture is off with the sound.
F# G#
And I know, you hate me too;
F# G# C# G# A#m G# F#
You always say you do.
F# G# C#
You started to write
C# Fm
It was subtle at first, but the danger was clearly inside
F# G#
I don’t reply
C# Fm
Due to lack of an ego, and laziness, it cuts like a knife
F# G#
You say that you’re good
C# Fm
Had a baby with biker, and named him “Forest Whitaker”
F# G#
I’m laying low
C# Fm
On the probable chance you convince me to give him a home
F# G#
And I know, you hate me too;
F# G# C# G# A#m G# F#
You always say you do.
F# G# C#
And I know, you hate me too;
F# G# C# G# A#m G# F#
You always say you do.
F# G# C#
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