I am just another fool, and I have to, keep telling myself that   I am just a hypocrit, and I have to, keep calling you one   And I forgot to bite my tongue, and* my assumption, was* the mother of all mistakes   So I assume the role, open my mouth, and clumsy words escape      So why you, wanna to be there, when you could be here, you are slipping away      I awake with your replacement, a bottle in my grasp, in an unfamiliar place   Because you put me out, the butt of a sick joke, into this ashtray life   As you come and go, and* I forgot to service you, and we broke down   And you can't live with my mistakes, so* I assume false grace   Open my arms and grasp at something true      [chorus]   How are you, how have you been, girl I miss you, wanna see you again      So why you, wanna to be there, when you could be here, you are slipping away      I bring out the worst in you, and* you try and let me know   You bring out the worst in me, anxiety, anxiety   I'm trying to let you go, you say I'm giving you the creeps   So I assume the role, open my claws and grasp for your heart      [repeat chorus]   Into you like a mortal stake so vindictive   Your love's slipping away      Violins, into this ashtray life   Violins, the butt of your sick joke   Violins, I'm trying hard to let you go   Violins