That little white lie you've been couchin' Seems to be the last straw Now there's going to be an eruption Love's got a lot to answer for That crack you made only half jokin? Has poured salt on his soul And if there must be retribution Love's got a lot, yes, a lot to Love's got a lot to answer for It's not the same as infatuation It comes from deeper down It won't be played about will It won't be pushed around I could have told you what's in store Love's got a lot to answer for Love's got a lot, yes, a lot to Love's got a lot to answer for