I could tell the truth Or I could tell a lie Or say the right thing At the right time We started out writing good letters back and forth Me in Memphis recording Yours were scented with Coco No. 5 We roast 'em young writing things I could tell the truth Or I could tell a lie Or say the right thing At the right time Like I miss you so much in person and up close When we fucked till we fought Away from each other we could manage to see Just what it was that we got In absentia we were better off Finding new places to stand Finding new signs of resignation For the wishes we shared I could tell the truth Or I could tell a lie Or say the right thing At the right time