[Intro]
Why do I find it so hard to love you—
When I know in my heart that I want to?
I've been puttin' you down when you aren't around
I'm lettin' you down every day
I've been messin' around when you're out of town
Why do I keep on runnin' away?

[Verse 1]
I'm a part-time lover and I'm never there
I find it hard to believe you don't want it to end
I'll be changin' my tune when you walk in the room
I'll be fixin' the look on my face
I'm gonna get close to you, give my lovin' to you
At least until you're going away

[Chorus]
I know that I'm not good
I'm never gonna treat you like I should

[Verse 2]
I've heard that all of the boys think you're crazy
When I treat you so bad, why do you want me?
I've heard that all of the girls are startin' to hate me—
For stealin' your heart and treatin' you badly
It doesn't hurt anymore when you walk through the door
I forget every word that you say
And I can't put you down when no one else is around
And when you're gone, you're gettin' replaced
[Chorus]
You know that I'm not good
I'm never gonna treat you, never gonna treat you like I should

[Outro]
I'm a part-time lover