Warren wanted a Beach Boys thing for this one, and Carl Wilson and Billy Hinsche came in, with Carl arranging the vocal parts. The other harmony vocalists (credited as the "Gentlemen Boys") were Jackson Browne, J.D. Souther, Zevon's longtime backers Waddy Wachtel and Jorge Calderon, and Linda Rondstadt/Stone Poneys guitarist Kenny Edwards.
Which of the bold faced lies will we use?
I hope that you're happy, you really deserve it,
This will be the best for us both in the end.
But your taste still lingers on my lips
Like I just placed them upon yours
And I starve, I starve for you.
But this new diet's liquid
And dulling to the senses.
And it's crude but it will do.
Which of the standard lines will we use?
I've been meaning to call you, I've just been so busy.
We'll catch up soon.
Let's make it a point to.
But your taste still lingers on my lips
Like I just placed them upon yours
And I starve, I starve for you.
But this new diet's liquid
And dulling to the senses.
And it's crude but it will do.
(It will do. I hope it will do)
I hope that you're happy, you really deserve it,
This will be the best for us both in the end.
But your taste still lingers on my lips
Like I just placed them upon yours
And I starve, I starve for you.
But this new diet's liquid
And dulling to the senses.
And it's crude but it will do.
Which of the standard lines will we use?
I've been meaning to call you, I've just been so busy.
We'll catch up soon.
Let's make it a point to.
But your taste still lingers on my lips
Like I just placed them upon yours
And I starve, I starve for you.
But this new diet's liquid
And dulling to the senses.
And it's crude but it will do.
(It will do. I hope it will do)
Lyrics submitted by BrandNew1208
Standard Lines Lyrics as written by Christopher Andrew Carrabba
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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