then there was this one night when i took the time

to examine a napkin in a chicago hotel room

i wasn't alone it was a night after a show

space was full

energy was consumed

there was a girl emphasis on the "L"

she was noticin the detail as well

and the two of us found something with each other

previously undiscovered

hell is for the lovers

and the daylight is bright always makes me squint

but it feels like magic when it touches my face

suffocate myself

overwhelm myself

and let the sunrays abandon me floatin through space



*and she still wonders why i'm so insecure

she giggles because i sleep with a body pillow

intentions are never nothing short of pure

but theres a price to pay when you try to live a little*



and attractive as that napkin ever could've been

my how it unfolded hold it to the wind

try now to be a rock but she's caught under the skin

ex-lover and a best friend

just like the rest of them

then there was this one night

i stopped to watch someone bite the tip of a cigarette

to hold it inbetween her lips

never met nobody like her please brace yourself

danger danger

this might hurt

the playground feels a lot different when the sun's out

she wasn't messin round she came in with her guns out

screamin bout the ocean

anybody wanna go with me

never knew punk rock could be so pretty

now catch your breath and then catch the ball

and sit by the phone so you can catch the call

write catchy one-liners on the bathroom stall

here i go wouldn't you know

still learnin to crawl



*Chorus*



i've always dug the way you love the way

your tattoos intimidate men

i guess i'm one of them

standin right next to you from way over here

ex-lover and a best friend

(ex-lover and a best friend)

then there was this one night i noticed a tree

that stood by itself about an hour up north

and i can picture her holding onto the limb

wearin a summer dress and a grin

swingin back and forth

talkin bout the breeze and how it easy it is

to leave all the worries in the backseat

teach me please i need the abilities to live

silly me i tried to measure it by what i can give

but she didn't need anything

just a pair of ears some strong fingers

and someone to share the tears

read the fear feeling it inadequate

now lets make-believe that i can handle it



*Chorus*



and i still get to talk to you every now and then

definition of "over" doesn't have to be the end

it's good to see you grow girl

shake my hand

that's all i want from my ex-lover and my best friend



i got your back

don't ever fucking question that

i got your back

always have

i still got your back



(in background)

*Chorus* 2x