I remember back before it all became clear The end wasn't near We were poor without fear I remember times before it all became plain We were young and insane She liked to fuck in the rain We thought that we were pretty I guess that we were We loved without pity I did it for her We loved it in the city Loved it in the dirt that was building up in our minds And clouding our eyes In hard times In hard times In hard times I remember back when it was still cool to dance To a band in tight pants Even if they were trash Juliet was expert at the withering glance That could turn you to ash but you'd still take that chance I thought that I was funny I probably was When she asked me for money I said you're the boss You know I'm sorry honey, I didn't count the cost Of the silly things I did The things that I hid In hard times In hard times In hard times We got high but always for fun We'd try anything once maybe twice And we'd never pay Well I know somewhere, sometime, I'll meet her again It won't be as lovers, but still more than friends Maybe then I'll ask her if she remembers when She could keep me smiling Just with her violin In hard times In hard times In hard times In hard times