[Verse 1]
Well I only call you darling
Cause I know how much it bugs you
And darling, some habits are so hard to break
And if you think that condescension is sexy
Well, that's your mistake to make

[Verse 2]
So I learned about my power
And learned how not to say it
And I learned that I have some things some people need
And yeah, I know it's not healthy
But it sure beats giving you the lead

[Chorus]
If I ever would let down the walls
That protect me from you
I would say respect is due
But not in this lifetime

[Verse 3]
So maybe I'd have loved you
So maybe if you loved me
And maybe the Easter bunny exists
It's all the same to me now, dear
Yeah, but don't think I don't have those old lists
[Verse 4]
Now the guns are tired
Shoot bullets in slow motion
And all the soldiers have all gone home
And that's too bad 'cause it was such a nice war, dear
Yeah, but it's time to leave well enough alone

[Chorus]
If I ever would let down the walls
That protect me from you
I would say respect is due
But not in this lifetime

[Verse 5]
Well I only call you darling
Because I really mean it
Don't take my word for it; I wouldn't take yours
And yet I know it's not healthy
Yeah, but it sure beats picking at age-old sores

[Verse 6]
So bon voyage, my darling
It was real good knowing you
That's French for "have a good trip," if you didn't know
Cause condescension is sexy
And I don't know why, why you wouldn't think so
[Chorus]
If I ever would let down the walls
That protect me from you
I would say respect is due
But not in this lifetime