A time before
Back when the bull was in the heather
We had no choice but to take in everything
Some drinks were poured
You talked and talked at us for hours
As if your voice were the cure for everything
People say anything
(People say anything)
People will say anything
Just to keep from listening
"That's how the getting goes"
Didn't I agree to take the long way?
Easy come, easy go
One stop short of extraordinary
Then you shut up
You got so quiet, I couldn't believe
That you'd give up your high horse for anything
You looked so torn
Someone asked, "Is that your final answer?"
For once you swore swift recourse for everything
People say anything
(People say anything)
People will say anything
Just to be convincing
"That's how the getting goes"
Didn't I agree to take the long way?
Easy come, easy go
One stop short of extraordinary
That's that heavy load
Didn't I always embrace the long stay?
Easy come, easy go
Digging deep and pulling out
Every compliment you know