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