Rich Young Ruler

Once there was a rich young ruler
Living in LA
He was loved by half the world
He had a pretty face
Never broke a single rule
To claim his place on top
Waiters at his hands and feet to
Satisfy his wants

Took a stroll in the park undercover
Met a girl, began to know and love her

But his photo shoots, previews, never-ending interviews
Soon began to take up his time
Television, talk shows, singing all the songs he wrote
He put her in the back of his mind - oh his mind

Once there was a sweet young singer
Doing what she loved
Struggling to find her way
Just living month-to-month
Working at a coffee shop
Then playing after five
Counting down the days until
The stage would be her life

And to clear her mind she
Took a stroll in the park as the sun dimmed
Met a boy, began to know and love him

But his photo shoots, previews, never-ending interviews
Soon began to take up his time
Television, talk shows, singing all the songs he wrote
He put her in the back of his mind - oh his mind

She said I would love you
'Till the day when red is blue
He said I just feel used
I know this is a sad excuse
But I am going to cut you loose

And his photo shoots, previews, never-ending interviews
Soon began to take up his time
Television, talk shows, singing all the songs he wrote
He put her in the back of his mind - oh his mind
So she walked away, wouldn't cry, didn't even say goodbye
Wishing he would swallow his pride
She used her story as a prompt
Then she went and wrote this song
Hoping he would hear it and realize
Girls like her are hard to find