(reed neilson) Guess i should accept the call But i really don't know what to say The operator won't let me talk at all And she says you want me to pay Oh well it ain't nothin' new It fits right with my picture of you But tonight you're gonna find out What these tears are all about Chorus: 'cause this old flame went out You never thought you'd be the one
In the darkness now I think you know what i'm talkin' about This old flame went out You went to get cigarettes That was last july, you didn't get home yet And now you expect me to hear you out You call me collect, there ain't no doubt Repeat chorus What do you mean, how can i do this to you? Let's not forget who walked out on who Repeat chorus