[Verse 1] How the hell could I have been so dumb? As an outspoken man with a well-sharpened tongue I sort of thought I'd start to change with age But I've just stayed the same [Verse 2] Call me crazy, but today I'm embracing facts A past full of mistakes which I can't take back And it's a crying shame that I'd drag this out just to pa** the blame [Verse 3] How the hell could I have been so weak? A plush backseat flips my switch on to speak and says “Your common sense could never pay the rent.” Harsh words from a path that I seldom choose I'll scream at the wall as you sing the blues To the minor chords that you and I simply can't afford