I Hate This Town lyrics

Horrifying as it was for me

To see your face today

I guess I knew that it

Would happen at some point

And I dreaded it because I knew

That you would be so kind

You're good at that

You've got it right down to a science

So you observe the strict rules

Laid out in the books of etiquette

And tell me you hope

I enjoy my stay

And I feel numb and I can't believe

That I was stupid enough to leave

My bed today

If I'm so smart then why is this happening?

You know, I hate this fucking town,

You cannot even leave your fucking house

Without running into someone

who no longer cares about you.

Somebody whom you desperately want to see

But you know it's only going to cause more grieve

'Cause there is nothing left to say

And he can't hear you anyway

It's so confusing cause I really want

To hate you but my intellect

Reminds me that that doesn't make no sense

And I wanted to be your friend

But I couldn't pull it off in the end

And I'm disappointed with myself

'Cause I thought I could

But then again you always made it clear

That you do not care either way

Which begs the question

How can I still claim to love you?

You told me time and time again

That you don't lose you always win

And that to make an effort

Would just be beneath you

You know, I hate this fucking town,

You cannot even leave your fucking house

Without running into someone

who no longer cares about you.

Somebody whom you desperately want to see

But you know it's only going to cause more grieve

Cause there is nothing left to say

And he can't hear you anyway

Now I'm packing my bags again

And you are not inside of them.

• Artist:John Grant
• Album:Pale Green Ghosts