Words seem to get in the way Of all of the things were reluctant to say Its all for the best and its all very well But these are the things that we dont want to tell Maybe youre just like me Maybe youd rather not know Or maybe youre just like me Sick of protecting the status quo Why would you bother just to say When were so much happier this way Why would you stand up just to tell What we both know so very well Two times I have tried and Two times I have learned That too much compassion and Not much concern for yourself Quite often leaves you with Something to prove But maybe youre just like me Maybe youd rather not know Or maybe youre just like me Sick of protecting the status quo Why would you bother just to say When were so much happier this way Why would you stand up just to tell What we both know so very well We know that Somethings going on