[Verse 1] Me, I’m waiting. Dressed and ready. Cinch the shoe up. Keep it steady. Walking with you. Side by side. Suddenly you jump. Nowhere to hide. In the puddle. In the dirt. Now there’s mud All over my shirt. [Chorus] If I’d been the one to jump in the mud, You’d leave me to sleep on the landing. If I’d been the one with the brilliant idea, The dog and the bags would be out on the street. But since it was you who took the big dive, I’m stuck here just eating my pride. If I’d been the one to mess it all up, I wouldn't get past the front mat. [Verse 2] Station entrance. Crowd is moving. You’re just staring. I’m not grooving. Step in the carriage. Air is heavy. Mud on my skin. Break the levee. Damp and cold. Ten minutes slow. Watch the timer. Ready to go. [Chorus] If I’d been the one to jump in the mud, You’d leave me to sleep on the landing. If I’d been the one with the brilliant idea, The dog and the bags would be out on the street. But since it was you who took the big dive, I’m stuck here just eating my pride. If I’d been the one to mess it all up, I wouldn't get past the front mat. [Verse 3] Reach for the rail. Grip starts to slide. Leave a dark smear On the metal side. Guy in a suit. Gives me the eye. Backs away. Letting us by. Disgrace. In the neon light. Searching for a seat. Out of sight. [Chorus] If I’d been the one to jump in the mud, You’d leave me to sleep on the landing. If I’d been the one with the brilliant idea, The dog and the bags would be out on the street. But since it was you who took the big dive, I’m stuck here just eating my pride. If I’d been the one to mess it all up, I wouldn't get past the front mat. [Verse 4] Dry tissue. Try for a wipe. Spread the stain. Believe the hype. Train hits the brakes. Lurch and clash. Your sleeve hits my knee. Caught in the splash. Now we’re both dirty. Now we’re both mad. Best ten minutes We ever had. [Outro] (Fading synth beats) Past the front mat. Past the front mat. You, me, and the mud. Just like that.
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