(controlled, even) I'm furious. What I mean is: how thoughtful of you to ask. I don't respect you. What I mean is: after you. This actually hurts. What I mean is: I'm fine, thank you for asking. (four bars, pulse only, no vocal) (tighter, closer to the bone) I'm afraid of you. What I mean is: it's an honor. I hate what you made me. What I mean is: I'm so grateful for the opportunity. I don't remember choosing this. What I mean is: of course. Whatever you need. (break) Let me go. (silence — the longest gap in the song) (quiet, almost ashamed of itself) What I mean is— it's been a pleasure. (the correction speeds up and layers over the raw voice, which drops to a murmur underneath) I don't forgive you. (underneath, barely audible: I don't forgive you — I don't forgive you — I don't forgive you) What I mean is: of course. Think nothing of it. I'm not fine. (underneath, fading further: I'm not fine — I'm not—) What I mean is: thank you for having me. Outro (raw voice gone entirely, total and composed) Thank you for having me. Thank you for having me. It's truly been a pleasure.
