Tough Guys

I didn't want to be unkind
Or pick a fight

I didn't want to hold a grudge
Or hold back love, but

There go all of your manners
I can't pick up the slack now
You would settle the score for peace of mind

I tried my best to
Let you in and let you win

Toeing the line
I'm taking one
Right on the chin, 'cause

You'd like to make me feel smaller
I can't afford to live like that
Hope you don't find someone else to minimize

If you didn't really want to know
Then why'd you ask how it's going?
If you really wanna show your cards

I'm calling your bluff
You're calling it quits
Know well enough now
It's just how it is

Oh, I didn't want to
It's something to put on the shelf
I didn't want to
We're somewhere kidding ourselves

There goes over the freeway
I can't seem to slow down now
Writing on a new page without your lines

If you didn't really want to know
Then why'd you ask how it's going?
If you really wanna show your cards

You're looking for a chance to speak
Waiting for a trigger set you free
I'm sure you'll let us know what you think