It's cool, just lying here on the floor Cold tiles, my feet against the door How long have I been in this space Arms over eyes help me retrace How did I become the doormat here Memories spinning round my head seem pretty cavalier Little by little, you take control It's a little uncivil how your game's emotional And I don't even notice that I'm playing your game Till you leave me worn and thinking I'm the one to blame (Little by little by little) (Little by little by little) Your words weave strings around our limbs Players in unfamiliar skin Dangled like toys in your roadshow Too easy now just to let go How did I become the puppet here The string unraveled from my heart has made it pretty clear Little by little, you take control It's a little uncivil how your game's emotional And I don't even notice that I'm playing your game Till you leave me worn and thinking I'm the one to blame (Little by little by little) (Little by little by little)