I used to be so quick, so clever I used to know myself much better Anyone can see that this is only permanent Temporary, it never hurts to try And it's all a game I know we'll stay the same But repetition ends in failure And every time I see it in your eyes When repetition ends, we'll start over Now I'm a walking contradiction So tell me what's wrong with this picture Cause anyone can see that this is only permanent Temporary, so don't hurt me this time And it's all a game I know we'll stay the same But repetition ends in failure And every time I see it in your eyes When repetition ends, we'll start over So give it up, just give up Give it up, give up So give it up, just give up Give it up, give up And it's all a game I know we'll stay the same But repetition ends in failure And every time I see it in your eyes When repetition ends, we'll start over We'll start over