[Verse 1: Richard Rogers & Wade Walters]

I always heard rumors about "behind the scenes"

I found out that they're true, though vicious and obscene

I'm giving out false handshakes until my wrists break

Each interaction lacks any bit of passion, what a shame

I've been deceived by the ones that I held in such high acclaim

"It is what it is," I'm told, "it's part for the course to fit their mold"

"Blend in, blend in to the mess, it's better to fit in"

They scream, "Give in, give in

Give up what's left of your innocence"

[Chorus: Richard Rogers; both]

Ring me out to dry

Nothing left inside 'cause my passion left me half alive

Have I lost the fight?

Was it meant to be or should I let this die?

I'm barely hanging on

With every twist, this rings me out to dry

Should I let this die?

[Verse 2: Richard Rogers]

I'm lost again, should I blame myself?

What once was mine belongs to someone else

It's fine, it's fine, I think I'll be alright

Just ring me out to dry 'til there's nothing inside

[Refrain: Richard Rogers; both]

I've lost all that I have left to lose to you

My passion's now past-tense, but I just can't move past it

[Chorus: Richard Rogers; both]

Ring me out to dry

Nothing left inside 'cause my passion left me half alive

Have I lost the fight?

Was it meant to be or should I let this die?

I'm barely hanging on

With every twist, this rings me out to dry

Should I let this die?

[Bridge: Richard Rogers]

Took it in my own hands, made this a mission

Warned before, but didn't listen

A weak attempt, a failed transmission

Should it die or should I finish?

Took it in my own hands, made this a mission

Warned before, but didn't listen

A weak attempt, a failed transmission

Should it die or should I finish?

[Chorus: Richard Rogers; both]

Ring me out to dry

Nothing left inside 'cause my passion left me half alive

Have I lost the fight?

Was it meant to be or should I let this die?

I'm barely hanging on

With every twist, this rings me out to dry

Should I let this die?

With every twist, this rings me out to dry

Should I let this die?