Little VictoriesWritten by Jim Butterfield Performed by Butterfield 8
Well I never fell for stories you would tell, or your tainted
Smile and those bedroom eyes, when we met you were insane, you'll Always be the same. No I was never impressed with the way you Dressed, always in basic black, even your hair dyed black Don't forget that red lipstick, and the pale white sun All you ever get, is half of what you started out for All you'll ever be, is half of what you deserve to be Stop changing your mind - your misdirections make me dizzy All you ever win are little victories, little victories Well you were married once but that was not much fun, maybe get Married twice - it could be paradise. You never quite know what You're doing until it's over. Well I was so convenient, even Harmless yet, and you were such a star, you copuld go on, so far I had a cheap beer in my fist, and you had your own world I'm not infatuated with your sense of style Your methods contradict your goals - I don't know why You blew a chance to make a move you knew you could Maybe next week, if your horoscope is good A diamond's your best friend, but friendships tend to end. People with Your last name all know that love's a game, if you really played To win, well you just might win. if you were 17, I might know What you mean, but you are not that lost to pay this high a cost. Don't have to start your own religion to find yourself |