Mess-The Parlor Soldiers

[ti:Mess] [ar:The Parlor Soldiers] [al:When the Dust Settles] [by:] [offset:0] [00:01.07]Mess - The Parlor Soldiers [00:02.56] [00:15.35]He was sitting with a cigarette trying to get a light [00:19.32]He was flirting with the waitress like he does it all the time [00:22.97]He was telling her that anarchy's a personal decision and he's right [00:29.11] [00:30.81]He was drumming all his fingers on his dirty levis jeans [00:34.53]He had a little extra energy for shuffling his feet [00:38.23]He didn't see me in the shadows [00:40.28]But he was almost sitting close enough to reach [00:44.99] [00:45.83]I can't stand it any longer I pretend that someone's calling [00:50.02]I get up and walk right by him but he doesn't seem to notice me [00:53.67]I'm looking at my phone I didn't see you till I ran into your beer [01:00.74]That'll get me noticed oh yes they'll all notice what a mess I am [01:05.34]And feel a little sorry and a little bit embarrassed [01:09.21]I'll be running hoping that my wet white T-shirt [01:13.13]Doesn't expose my broken heart [01:16.33] [01:17.44]But you got to go back oh yes I got to pay the tab [01:22.61]Oh no and remember how I left my bag and jacket [01:26.21]And my phone's dead all wet I can't call for help [01:29.78]This is bad and so sad [01:33.86]So I walk into the bathroom where I try to recompose [01:37.76]Could I be a little tipsy soaking beer up through my clothes [01:41.77]I smell like a distillery I'd really like to leave but oh no oh no [01:49.08]So I gather all my wits I walk back into the bar [01:52.90]There's a man there with a mop who I'm trying to ignore [01:57.04]I'm looking straight ahead I slip in my own puddle [01:59.48]And I'm crashing to the floor [02:03.87]That'll get me noticed oh yes [02:06.23]They'll all notice what a mess I am [02:08.59]And feel a little sorry and a little bit embarrassed [02:12.29]I'll be crawling hoping that my wet white T- shirt [02:15.99]Doesn't expose my broken heart [02:19.52] [02:21.36]So I get my jacket and my bag pay the godforsaken tab [02:25.36]And walk with all due haste to the door [02:28.68] [02:29.36]I didn't know you were behind me but you tapped me on the shoulder [02:32.96]And said honey be careful driving home [02:36.81]You must have a weird sense of humor you must watch romantic comedies [02:40.81]I must have had a slight concussion because I find myself handing you my keys