Don't you mess

With a little girl's dream

'Cause she's liable to grow up

Mean



Surprise you to find that I'm laughing?

You thought that you'd find me in tears.

You thought I'd be crawling

The walls like a tiny mosquito

And trembling in fear.



Well, you may be king for the moment

But I am queen understand

And I've got your pawns and your bishops and

castles

All in the palm of my hand.



Chorus...

While you were looking the other way

While you had your eyes closed

While you were licking your lips

'Cause I was miserable

While you were selling your soul

While you were tearing a hole

in me.



Don't you mess

With a little girl's dream

'Cause she's liable to grow up

Mean



I am beginning to feel good

Watching you squirm in your shoes

A small bead of sweat on your brow

And a growl in your belly

Your scared to let through

You thought you could keep me from loving

You thought you could feed on my soul

But while you were busy destroying my life

What was half in me has become whole.



-= Chorus =-



I was gaining control

I have taken control



Come a little bit closer...

Let me look at you

I gave you the benefit of doubt, it's true

But keep in mind my darling

Not every saint is a fool