i thought i told you, he’d be home soon
couldn’t help myself, you’re too good to be true.
i fall short each time,
every time he ain’t here
you and your charm creep closer
closer and near
like a fool for fire, i fall, with my pride and all.
like a bomb before explosion,
ticking by your call,
you’re the wiser one, disguised from greed,
and i’m just a child who belongs on her knees.

but i found a boy who i love more,
than i ever did you before,
so stand beside the river i cried,
and lay yourself down.
look how you want me now that i don’t need you.

so, you thought that i’d crumble to my knees
at the first sight of you crawling back to me
to whisper “will you leave your man? ”
cause you swear that this time you can stand by me.
i won’t stand by you.

cause i found a boy who i love more,
than i ever did you before,
so stand beside the river i cried
and lay yourself down.
look how you want me now that i don’t need you!

i ain’t yours for no taking,
you must be mistaken
i could never look into your eyes, and settle for wrong
and ignore the right

when i found a boy who loves me more,
than you ever did me before.
so stand beside the river you cried
and lay yourself down!
look how you want me now that i don’t need you!