So you let him take you downtown, looking smug with every step He’s got the new shoes, drives a borrowed ride, flashing that paycheck You’re spinning stories, making sure I see him treat you like a star But I can tell when you’re faking it, babe, I know exactly who you are He won some points for trying, I guess (Yeah, good for him, huh?) But sugar, I bet you ten to one You’re calling me by next weekend 'Cause he doesn’t love you like I loved you, He’s all flash and zero heart He won’t know how you want your jokes told Or that thing you do in the dark So let him run through your list of firsts Let him say all the lines I wrote Go fall in love with a stranger’s routine But I’ll be waiting here for the joke He’s got no clue where you hide when you’re nervous, Just laughs and keeps moving along He heard your favorite song at the party But he can’t sing one note that strong You’re trying to act like your mind’s made up, With his hand pressing on your back Honey, that shine’s gonna wear off fast, And you’ll be dialing me for a laugh You love a short-lived mystery But you’re not that hard to read He gives you that rush of new Till you remember what you need He doesn’t love you like I loved you, He’s all charm until you’re bored He won’t see behind that poker face Or let you win every war So let him buy you a round just once Let him stumble through my old jokes Go chase the thrill of the “brand new thing” But I’ll be here when that gets old We both know how this song’s gonna end You’ll come back around, say “just as friends” But you’ll leave your jacket one more time And laugh at yourself while I pour the wine (You know you do, you know you do) He doesn’t love you like I loved you No matter how hard he tries He won’t know your seven secrets Or guess the truth behind your eyes So run with the wind, try out someone new Let him have a turn with your charms But when the fireworks have faded out I’ll be the punchline in your arms Yeah, when it blows up, don’t look surprised You’ll find me here, not even trying Smiling at the door you left wide open Ready for the next round of lying
