This is a sequel to 2001's "Reckless Abandon", and features the band looking back on their clumsy youth fondly.
Alright
I know your wheels are turning
Got your fire burning
I know your heart's as cold as stone
You're covered in abuses
Dripping with excuses
I know you got a lover at home
But you'll come here to me, time after time
You'll go down on your knees
Give your life and read your mind
Because we're partners in crime
Partners in crime
Your going is your habit
Smiling like a bandit
Knocking on my window each night
You're sweeter than a beauty queen
Darker than a limousine
Leafy girls will make you feel right
Yeah when it's sink or it's swim
And the tale's that's you're blind
You get your body so close
And lay it all on the line
Because we're partners in crime, partners in crime
Because we're partners in crime, ooh yeah
When it's sink or swim
And the tale's that's you're blind
You get your body so close
And lay it all on the line
Because we're partners in crime, partners in crime
Ooh yeah, because we're partners in crime
Because we're partners in crime
Partners in crime, partners in crime
Let's go, ha
I know your wheels are turning
Got your fire burning
I know your heart's as cold as stone
You're covered in abuses
Dripping with excuses
I know you got a lover at home
But you'll come here to me, time after time
You'll go down on your knees
Give your life and read your mind
Because we're partners in crime
Partners in crime
Your going is your habit
Smiling like a bandit
Knocking on my window each night
You're sweeter than a beauty queen
Darker than a limousine
Leafy girls will make you feel right
Yeah when it's sink or it's swim
And the tale's that's you're blind
You get your body so close
And lay it all on the line
Because we're partners in crime, partners in crime
Because we're partners in crime, ooh yeah
When it's sink or swim
And the tale's that's you're blind
You get your body so close
And lay it all on the line
Because we're partners in crime, partners in crime
Ooh yeah, because we're partners in crime
Because we're partners in crime
Partners in crime, partners in crime
Let's go, ha
Lyrics submitted by Demau Senae
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