Oh, to get ahead in this world Takes a lot of kind words And ruthless damning actions And I hope I never have to hurt you Though I gladly will do my friend And I'll be reading in the kitchen Sipping lazy cups of tea, I won't be Brooding in my bedroom with the Shutters down on me And this song is not cathartic Because I've done nothing wrong It's just a song, it's just a song verse 2 Ah, you see the more you're trying The more I know you're lying The more I start to hate the sight of you-oo-oo-oo-oo Well tell me what would you do? Pulled by both arms, nearly torn in two And I'll be reading in the kitchen Sipping lazy cups of tea, I won't be Crying in my bedroom with the Covers over me And this song is not cathartic Because I've done nothing wrong It's just a song, it's just a song And I'll be reading in the kitchen Sipping lazy cups of tea, I won't be Brooding in my bedroom with the Shutters down on me And this song is not cathartic Because I've done nothing wrong It's just a song, it's just a song It's just a song, it's just a song