How the hell could I have been so dumb? As an outspoken man with a well-sharpened tongue I sort of thought I'd start to change with age But I've just stayed the same Call me crazy but today I'm embracing facts A past full of mistakes which I can't take back It's a crying shame that I'd drag this out just to pa** the blame How the hell could I have been so weak? A plush backseat flips my switch on to speak and says "Your common sense will never pay the rent." Harsh words from a path that I seldom choose I'll scream at the wall as you sing the blues The minor chords that you and I simply can't afford