Trade Heroes - The Other Man Lyrics

I've had distractions, recreations
Empty pursuits and flirtations
I even committed to a few
But why not include you
Or maybe it was you who couldn't include me
Knowing that yours is what I wanted to be
We've heard all the reasons before
Don't fault me if I want more
Please don't think me weak
I want another chance to speak
And if I'm a fool who's lost his cool
Then turn off your stereo
Didn't you know
I fell over backward for you
But forward was the way you went
And whether that's false or true
I only know the shot's been spent
For me to be something other than
The other man
When my flirtations became frustrations
And I lost touch with those sensations
I could only think of you
Oh what a Catch-22
If just for once the timing was right
I swear to you, I won't put up a fight
So treat me like an open book
Come and take a closer look
Please don't think me weak
I want another chance to speak
And if I'm a clown with a painted frown
Then hang up your telephone
Didn't you know
I fell over backward for you
But forward was the way you went
And whether that's false or true
I only know the shot's been spent
For me to be something other than
The other man
Didn't you know
I fell over backward for you
But forward was the way you went
And whether that's false or true
I only know the shot's been spent
For me to be something other than
The other man