You can be tired because you never sleep at night You can be stressed because your work's not going right Feeling depressed 'cause all your friends have let you down But when you act like this, I don't wanna be around Don't take your bad mood out on me Don't take it out on me [x2] You can be mad that the world is on your back Say, "I just don't get it," but you won't give me the chance So frustrated feels like nothing you can do But, baby, if it were me, I wouldn't take it out on you Don't take your bad mood out on me Don't take it out on me [x2] I'm here for you through the ups and downs, downs I will carry your pain, I will hear you out, out But punching bags have seams They can wear down, you see And mine's on its last thread, so settle down for me, so Don't take your bad mood out on me Don't take it out on me [x4] Don't take it out on me (Don't take it out on me) [x2] Don't take it out on me