[Verse 1]
If you're gonna talk about the things I need
Then you're gonna have to find out what they are
You remind me of a time when I was boring
I recall a time when you could slip your noose

[Pre-Chorus]
I washed my hands of you
My feet won't hit the ground
I often ask myself
When am I gonna learn?

I know you'll be content
In the right line of employment

[Chorus]
I never held you, you never hold me
It's happening all over again
I try and tempt you, you say I'm deluded
When will this foolishness cease?

[Verse 2]
Every time I see you I start choking
I prefer to keep my eyes wide open
Ballerina poses get you nowhere
Patience is a virtue when you're near me

[Pre-Chorus]
I washed my hands of you
My feet won't hit the ground
I often ask myself
When am I gonna learn?

I know you'll be content
In the right line of employment

[Chorus]
I never held you, you never hold me
It's happening all over again
I try and tempt you, you say I'm deluded
When will this foolishness cease?

[Bridge]
I know that you'll be content
In the right line of employment
I know
You'll be fine, you'll be fine
In the right line
You'll be fine, you'll be fine
In the right line

I know that you'll be fine
Now that you're not mine

[Chorus]
I never held you, you never hold me
It's happening all over again
I try and tempt you, you say I'm deluded
When will this foolishness cease?

I attempted to snare you with old-fashioned manners
But patience was never my thing
I said you were special
You know that I meant it
Now I'm all over the shop

[Ending]
If you carry on like that you'll never make it
If you carry on like me you'll never make it
You'll never make it