I could shut down the city, throw you a parade With circus tents and elephants, firework displays I could be barnum or bailey, an army of rockettes But I can't compete with her in that dress I could build a home for orphans, walk across the Nile Find a cure for cancer, help your parents reconcile I could be shot out of a cannon, land on your front step But I can't compete with her in that dress An unnerving sensation, a disturbing relationship In which I'm envious of bumps in the night I could show you how I love you every second of every day Tell you oh you are free to go but welcome to stay I could guard your darkest secrets, deep down in my chest But I can't compete with her in that dress No I can't compete with her in that dress