5 Chinese Brothers - I Always Knew lyrics

I always knew you were too good for me I always knew you knew it too I did what I could, I knocked on wood, I hoped you understood But I could never measure up to you Now it scares me when I hear you talk I know I never had a chance But I'd rather be a nickel on the sidewalk Than a penny in a rich man's pants Now you've got someone to take care of you He gives you everything you need All those pretty things, engagement rings, all tied up in strings I only gave you what I got for free I always knew you were too good for me That's what you always used to say It's so hard to protect your self respect In fact that's all I kept And that's the only thing you gave away