(The) Harvey Danger Database

“You are weak, I am strong
and I’ve done nothing but lead you on”
she said

Drove around all night
The stoplights were interminable
But I get along all right
as long as I don’t have to interact
with anyone else on a meaningful level
I’ll be fine
’cause I don’t want to marry my convictions (not right now)

When wicked thoughts come inter alia¹
You’ll wind up in Centralia, morally
Looking for a decent cup of coffee
And trying to meet halfway
It seems like I am stealing your words
But really, I’m just giving them back to you
Once again, it’s all about me
And pride is not a factor, no
Once again, it’s all about me

“You are weak, I am strong
and I’ve done nothing but lead you on and on”
she said…

Feeling well into my cups already
(Just until my hands are steady)
The spins are setting in
I swear I’ll never, never feel like myself again
I’d like to go back ten years
and show you a picture of yourself now
but I’m afraid that it might kill you then
You used to be such a loyal friend

Once again, it’s all about me
And pride is not a factor, no
Once again, it’s all about me
Third person in the inner monologue, again
It’s all about me

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1. Latin, “among other things.” ↩