Square Pegs (I Know Its Off)

I picked up some things

At the thrift store today

Was an anklet, a box,

And a picture frame.

It cost me less than two bucks

At the flea market booth

Spent the change on some candy

Satisfied my sweet tooth.

The frame encased

A picture of us

The smile on your face

Really is a plus

The stain on your shirt

From when we shamelessly fell

You pushed me around

But it didn't hurt, no, it didn't hurt

Bought the box to collect

All the things that I have

Place my heart in the centre

Try to heal up the scabs

But I've been unsuccessful

And I continue to bleed

Maybe I'm holding on too tight

But I dont want to concede

And I'm showing you too much

Of what you dont want to see

Because I want to adore you

But you want to be free.

So I look in the box

To see what i have

It was just a moment, baby

Or a fleeting fad?

The anklet was purchased

As a gift for you

Bought out of habit

But I know it wont do

I dont think you'd take it

Not the way things have changed

But I cannot return it

Or make an exchange

So I'll store it away

Maybe you'll want it someday

I'll give it to you then

Things are better that way

Things are better that way

They say we fit like square pegs in round holes, but I don't know.

I always kinda liked that show, Square Pegs.

I'd rise my eyes my little prized conscience

Can you feel the rise of the hair on the back of your necktie?

Put this ring onto your finger

Remember you're true when you bring her

Hopefully we'll get this quick

Done fast, be kissed, and go.

That's where I will sing stupid songs

And I want to bring my guitar along

We'll just, come on baby, we're meant to be, you and I

And I'll write a thing at which I'll say it wrong

Hey look what I found, came in the dusty paper

It came for you and I am game

Lets take these two tickets and it's great

It wasn't made of barroom napkins

Rip it all away, it happens

And realize how much better before you gone and died

And I'll emendate the Constitution

Just for you and I know you'll use it

Civilize, I'll free you out

Come on, it'll be so much fun

And I swear, oh baby, it hurts this way

And I wont let my plans get in the way

And I'll be the better old bridge that saves the day

But in the end I know you'll always stay the same, playing the game