[Verse 1] Maybe he thinks the ordinary's cruel Modern methods overthrow the rules I am still the one to play the fool [Chorus] Even after everybody said to cover your ears and keep moving Don't invite another chance to fall through How lonely I was seduced by the prospect of a change, of a promise like you [Verse 2] Maybe he always tells you he's okay Modern methods dig an early grave I may never learn to walk away [Chorus] Even after everybody said to cover your ears and keep moving Don't invite another chance to fall through How lonely I was seduced by the prospect of a change, of a promise [Verse 3] I believed it because that's what I wanted Now my hands are shaking And my heart is trying hard to replace it So I go where I wanted City streets just to keep me Just to keep me here