Tongue Behind My Teeth

I know where you're going

And I see where you been

Patience is a virtue

And mine with you is wearing thin

It's easy to sit and wait

Speaking in words you've stolen

From better men than you

Doors they helped you open

In time will cease to let you through

Is it easy to stand and sigh?

Bid another friend goodbye?

Oh oh ooooh

Oh oh ooooh

Oh oh ooooh

Oh oh ooooh

Lights can shine too bright, dear

So nobody can see

Hide safe behind your light, dear

But understand it won't blind me

And I know it would do no good

I'd hurt you if I could

Oh oh ooooh

See my eyes

Oh oh ooooh

Open wide

Oh oh ooooh

Speak up now

Oh oh ooooh

Hold your peace forever and be done

Eyes down

Door closed

Keep quiet

Growing old

I know you

I see you

Cling to

The road you ride on

Homeless, more or less

Skin and bone

On your own

I'll be alright

I'm doing fine

Keep my tongue behind my teeth

And get gone

You never were

Anyone

Keep your words, keep your mind

I'll keep my tongue behind my teeth

Tongue behind my teeth

And I know it would do no good

But I'd hurt you if I could

Oh oh ooooh