[Verse 1: Ryan Miller]

You were almost kind, you were almost true

Don't let me see that other side of you

You have learned in time that you must be cruel

I'll have to wait to get the best of you

[Chorus: Ryan Miller]

Poison in everything you say

Don't you, don't you

Wonder what difference does it make

Either way

[Verse 2: Ryan Miller & Adam Gardner/Miller]

You were almost kind, you were almost true

Why give away that other side of you

Happens every time, so it must be true

Step on a kid, he'll grow up hating you

[Chorus: Ryan Miller & Adam Gardner/Miller]

Poison in everything you say

Don't you, don't you

Wonder what difference does it make

Either way

[Bridge: Adam Gardner/Ryan Miller]

Were you ever kind, were you always cruel

Who's ever seen that other side of you

(Either way)

Happened every time, so it must be true

Where did you learn it's either him or you

[Verse 1: Ryan Miller & Adam Gardner/Miller]

You were almost kind, you were almost true

Don't let me see that other side of you

You have learned in time that you must be cruel

I'll have to wait to get the best of you

[Chorus: Ryan Miller & Adam Gardner/Miller]

Poison in everything you say

Don't you, don't you

Wonder what difference does it make

Either way

[Outro: Ryan Miller]

Either way