I could go on talking or I could stop Wring out each memory til' I get every drop Sift through the details of the others involved The true crime would be thinking it's just one persons fault
Like an honest signature on a fake ID Like the guilty conscience with the innocent plea You can just ignore it, put it out of mind But ain't it funny how the past won't ever let something lie
Let's make a list of all the things the world has put you through Let's raise a glass to all the people you're not speaking to I don't know what else you wanted me to say to you Things happen, that's all they ever do
In a different time, on a different floor I might morn the lose of who I'm not anymore So I'm driving up to Oakland for a good look back And a few revisions to my plan of attack
Let's make a list of all the things the world has put you through Let's raise a glass to all the people you're not speaking to I don't know what else you wanted me to say to you Things happen, that's all they ever do
I think I'll see Lily, see where she stands I can't help how I feel, I don't think anyone can Sometimes we're lovers, sometimes we're friends Behold the magnetism between two dead ends
Let's make a list of all the things the world has put you through Let's raise a glass to all the people you're not speaking to I don't know what else you wanted me to say to you Things happen, that's all they ever do
Lets' make a list of all the things the world has put you through (we can qualify the spirit guides we listen to) Lets raise a glass to all the people your not speaking to (or why are moms compelled to bronze your baby shoes) I don't know what else that you wanted me to say to you Things happen, that's all they ever do That's all they ever do That's all they ever do That's all they ever do