Conflict of interest, you're split right in two Your convictions lie between your shadow and you When I need your help and I'm heading your way Both of your halves turn the same shade of grey Conflict of interest Here I am alone on the street With hundreds of people whose eyes never meet The looks that I get are to say the least strange This social disorder, some things never change Take a number, get in line Hurry up and take your time Don't make waves, you'll do just fine Make sure your interests don't conflict with mine Every day is the same When you scream outrages all I say is tame You stumble blindly, I don't really care But it's my street too, so stay outta my hair Take a number, get in line Hurry up and take your time Don't make waves you'll do just fine Make sure your interests don't conflict with mine To my jaded eyes everyday is the same When you scream outrages all I say is tame You stumble blindly, I don't really care But it's my street too, so stay outta my hair Conflict of interest Take a number, get in line Hurry up and take your time Don't make waves, you'll do just fine Make sure your interests don't conflict with mine Take a number, get in line Hurry up and take your time Don't make waves, you'll do just fine Make sure your interests don't conflict with mine For instance, shake it up