Support System

By Liz Phair

On Whip-Smart

Released on September 20, 1994

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[Intro]

I don't need a support system

Lifting me into prop-position

What I need is a man of action, I need my attraction to you

Driving me down all those dangerous avenues

Lions and tigers tearing at their food


[Verse]

I know the gossip

Flies around at breakfast

One of them rings in your hand

Where do you get the fuck off thinking?

I was there at the party 'cause

All of my friends feed me evil reasons

Why you and I should not be friends

Let's think this whole thing through

Tell me


[Interlude]

Just what the hell is a lover supposed to do?

I got the wrong reaction

A slap in the face from you


[Pre-Chorus]

This is such a stupid picture

Wrap me in a steak, why don't you

Throw it in the panther cage and

Maybe then I'll like you better (no way)


[Chorus]

I don't need a support system

Lifting me into prop-position

What they make is a separation of beauty from attitude

What satisfaction is left when all you do tells everyone

You're acting untrue


[Pre-Chorus]

This is such a stupid picture

Light a cigarette why don't you

Stub it in a carburettor

Maybe then you'll sell me something (no way)


[Chorus]

I don't need a support system

Put your hand on my heart and listen

What I need is a dedication to last me all the way through

Pointing the finger, I'm counting on loving you

Over and above the passion

I'm connected to you