Maybe I was a little over zealous But that was such a long long time ago It wasn't me made a fool of your fella He didn't need any help from me Just to call me On the phone Would that have broken your back, baby? Maybe I aimed a little too high No question that I failed in my endeavour But that was not the pretext to this bitterness Here I must give credit where it's due You wanted to break me On the wheel But I was already broke, baby Gone up in smoke, baby And did I have it coming?
Maybe I did I sure did disappoint you, didn't I? Time and again, and again and again and again I won't disavow my sinful weakness No need to tell me I already know It can never be the same, baby You've got to lay some blame, baby If you've got to pin that scarlet letter to my breast Well, do what you've got to do So in light of these diminished expectations I propose a temporary truce If we are to negotiate these waters Without further casualties