The sunlight, it lit up the place
It stole my golden night away
You were right, you said it right to my face
It wasn't the time, it wasn't the place to say anything

Jerking knees and electricity
I can feel your heart beat through dirty sheets
We've dirtied up with our dirty feet
From walking barefoot on the street

Take me out to the southern states
Dry my cheeks off, please
And speak softly to me

Weeks later I said, "I'm still feeling bruised."
I'd wager you feel the same way I do
It's true, it's true, a noticeable wound
When my hands were untied, it was because of you
When it's healed then I'll be too

Jerking knees and electricity
I can feel your heart beat through dirty sheets
We've dirtied up with our dirty feet
From walking barefoot on the street

Take me out to the southern states
Dry my cheeks off, please
And speak softly to me