Maybe he thinks the ordinary's cruel Modern methods overthrow the rules I am still the one to play the fool Even after everybody said to cover your ears and keep moving Don't invite another chance to fall through How lonely I was stooped by the prospect of a change, of a promise, like you Maybe he always tells you he's okay Modern methods dig under the grave I may never learn to walk away Even after everybody said to cover your ears and keep moving Don't invite another chance to fall through How lonely I was stooped by the prospect, of a Of a promise I believed it because that's what I wanted Now my hands are shaking And my heart is trying hard to replace it So I go where I wanted City streets just to keep me Just to keep me here