Back when we first met I had a rule That I had no time to lose and so it was That I spent my days in bed, Laid up with worry about getting ahead, So pretty soon, Me and you, We just came loose.
I started to feel self-conscious So I just went shopping; That left me right as loose change. I started to feel unconscious, I emptied my wallet, But I just stayed the same. It's true I've been waiting for you to cut me out.
Back when my kid moves were still taking shape You said I had to choose about making space For the work the world and the wife And if I ever tried to cut one out I might Just get a clue and not make it you.
The changes you made were so easy to replace, I was back in my old shoes and you were gone without a trace. So I sat there like a wheel on its side. It was wrong to say I could roll with no guide. But I'm through taking tips from people who can't cut me out.