I am an American aquarium drinker
   I assassin down the avenue
   I'm hiding out in the big city blinking
   What was I thinking when I let go of you?
  
   Let's forget about the tongue-tied lightning
   Let's undress just like cross-eyed strangers
   This is not a joke, so please stop smiling
   What was I thinking when I said it didn't hurt?
  
   I want to glide through those brown eyes dreaming
   Take it from the inside, baby hold on tight
   You were so right when you said that I've been drinking
   What was I thinking when I said good night?
  
   I want to hold you in the Bible-black predawn
   You're quite a quiet domino, bury me now
   Take off your Band-Aid because I don't believe in touchdowns
   What was I thinking when I said hello?
  
   I'd always thought that if I held you tightly
   You'd always love me like you did back then
   Then I fell asleep and the city kept blinking
   What was I thinking when I let you back in?
  
   I am trying to break your heart
   I am trying to break your heart
   But still I'd be lying if I said it wasn't easy
   I am trying to break your heart
  
   Disposable Dixie-cup drinking
   I assassin down the avenue
   I'm hiding out in the big city blinking
   What was I thinking when I let go of you?
  
   loves you
   I'm the man who loves you