When I like you it's total revenge
I want to but I can pretend
That I don't need to be
By your side again

Wrap me up in a plastic case
Pat me down with your warm embrace
I wanna know where you lay your face at night
For all these years

You're a problem that I can't abide
I could sleep well if only I tried
But I stay up and dream of a bride to be
Oh me, oh my

Give it up, I can't wait no more
I am stuck on your bedroom floor
With the thought that I may not be
As great as those that came before

There's a man assigned to me
And he checks on my stability
We discuss you every week
Then I rinse and rinse, repeat

But maybe, I can show you, baby
Maybe, I can relax for good
Whoa, baby, I can show you
Maybe, baby

There's a man assigned to me
And he checks on my stability
We discuss you every week
Then I rinse and rinse, repeat

And he charges by the tear
Till I weep no more strictly out of fear
That I can't afford your love
And the moon just burns above, okay


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    I can't believe there's only 4 posts onthis song. I actually just found this song thru Pandora but it's a real great song. I love how he sings. I may have to check into more Say Anything songs.

    I think this song is about a girl whom he was really in love with for a long time. He had ot let her go, but didn't want to... and is havin problems completely letting go. yeah.. good song though.

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