[Verse 1] Number seven on the rental pair One loose lace and a wheel that needs a prayer You look easy going backwards round the bend I look like a shopping cart with second thoughts again You say, "Bend your knees and look ahead" I say, "I was doing fine on carpet instead" [Pre-Chorus] But the bass comes up And your hand stays out I forget the people Watching me figure it out [Chorus] On borrowed roller skates I'm making my own way A little less afraid with every turn I take Hold my hand till I can let it go Love me when I'm moving slow On borrowed roller skates I'm having a very good, very bad-at-this day [Verse 2] Fell once softly, laughed twice loud The smallest kid here nearly lapped me now I find a little rhythm by the vending machine Roll right past you like I meant to be seen One bright circle, then another one Turns out looking silly doesn't spoil the fun [Chorus] On borrowed roller skates I'm making my own way A little less afraid with every turn I take Hold my hand till I can let it go Love me when I'm moving slow On borrowed roller skates I'm having a very good, very bad-at-this day [Bridge - half-time electric piano] I keep waiting to be good enough To start the things I keep dreaming of Maybe good enough starts here With shaky legs and somebody near [Instrumental strings and bass skate break] [Final Chorus] On borrowed roller skates I'm making my own way A little less afraid with every turn I take You can wave from the other side I'm gonna make it round this time On borrowed roller skates I'm having a very good, getting-better kind of day [Outro - smiling solo] One more lap before they close Look at me, there I go
