[Verse 1]

He comes for conversation

I comfort him sometimes

Comfort and consultation

He knows that's what he'll find

[Verse 2]

I bring him apples and cheeses

He brings me songs to play

He sees me when he pleases

I see him in cafés

[Chorus 1]

And I only say, "Hello"

And turn away before his lady knows

How much I want to see him

She removes him, like a ring to wash her hands

She only brings him out to show her friends

I want to free him

[Verse 3]

Secrets and sharing soda

That's how our time began

Love is a story told to a friend

It's second-hand

[Verse 4]

But I'll listen to his questions

I'll give my answers when they're found

He says she keeps him guessing

But I know she keeps him down

[Chorus 2]

She speaks in sorry sentences

Miraculous repentances

I don't believe her

Tomorrow he will come to me

And he'll speak his sorrow endlessly and he'll ask me why

Why can't I leave her?

[Verse 1]

He comes for conversation

I comfort him sometimes

Comfort and consultation

He knows that's what he'll find

He knows that's what he'll find