You take your medicine
And dial current love
She's got herself mixed up
With a change of attitude

You close your house up tight
And switch the outside light
You swear that just last night
That light was burning bright

Take the accent off your tongue
Count your fingers just for fun
One! You seek a lasting peace
Two! Don't want just quick relief
Three! Don't know what to believe
That's okay

Dismiss the pleasantries
Get down to what you mean
Bring out this list of pain
None of which can I explain

I tripped and fell with you
Back up the road aways
I took the helping hand
You refused the rescue plan

Take the accent off your tongue
Count your fingers just for fun
One! You seek a lasting peace
Two! Don't want just quick relief
Three! Don't know what to believe
That's okay