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I swear to speak the whole truth, nothing but the truth oh, so help me God, I wasnt cheating on you. Yeah Ive got a spotty record, but Ive been renewed. If you cant believe me then whats to believe? Once you lose the trust you lose sincerity. Im sick and tired of acting sincere to your accusing eyes and ears.
Oh, lovers need lawyers; all that Im screamings being held against me. well, Youre judge and jury, so hang me or take me for all I am worth better or worse.
Yeah, I was drinking. Yeah, she was drinking there too, and, yeah, we made a connection we came from the same neighborhood. But, surely you cant charge me for that, thats merely fact merely coincidence. So, there we were, outlasting the last call. We took a cab to Iowa for more alcohol.
Yeah, we crossed the river alone; I also went home alone.
Oh lovers need lawyers. Were talking in circles, but missing the meaning of the reason were fighting: you just want to make the best me that you can. All I am take me for all I am worth. Take me for all I am.
I could never take anothers hand its to you Im condemned.