Wrapped Up in Twine

Some lovers are like quicksilver
Touch them and they shake and shiver
Get too rough and they scatter in haste
It's a big job cleaning up that toxic waste

And some lovers are just like water
See right through what they have on offer
Given the choice I'll take a cold beer
Can't stop my thirst with what's clean and clear

All these lovers keep falling apart
Need to fix up their broken hearts
Maybe they could use some clamps and glue
Make some repairs like we know how to do

You and me, wrapped up in twine
Held together well for a mighty long time
Me and you, got in a bind
But that's all right, nothing wrong with sleeping tight
Tonight

Some lovers are like a chunk of coal
One spark and they're out of control
Fan the flames and they begin to choke
It's quality heat but too much goddamn smoke

All these lovers keep burning down
Watch the ashes fall all over town
Feel like they should pay a fine or two
Undo the damage like we used to do