Released on January 1, 1998

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[Verse 1]

Six months at bay and we wrecked the porch

Then kissed at dark, we crossed the line

Where it was blurred, not sure it's smart


[Pre-Chorus 1]

'Cause I'm not the angel that he wishes I could be

For all my storms, all words escape me every time he looks at me


[Chorus 1]

And I hated the way we talked as if there was nothing really important to say

Till I noticed how he stuck around every time I wished he would stay

Anticipation killed me nightly, he slept soundly while I laid awake

Till it was more than I could take


[Verse 2]

Six spun the bottle but I was too afraid to try

Been with lots of boys

And they screwed me up, so I learned to lie


[Pre-Chorus 2]

But he plays me records, gets me home safe late at night

He kissed me one too many times, but still, this boy, he couldn't see the light


[Chorus 2]

But I hated the way we talked as if there was nothing really important to say

Till I noticed how he stuck around every time I wished he would stay

Think this could turn out fine if I shut up and let things be okay

But I thought back while we laid in his bed and—


[Bridge]

And I worry about the line 'tween his and mine, and what the boys'll say

When I finally gave him up and walked away, he started following

This is harder than I ever thought it'd be, so tell me, will I pay

For the smack that left me safe?


[Coda]

So let's stay in bed all day

And may things abide, okay?