He's got his work and she comes easy They each come around when the other is gone Me, I think I got stuck somewhere in between I wouldn't confide in the Prodigal Son The die has been cast, the battle is won The bullets were blanks, a double aught gun I couldn't admit to a minute of fun They come and they come and they come and they come I accepted with a gentle tongue No words spoken, no need to speak Take it, stomp twice, ring the bell Tether that ring and phrase Enough with the rifle and talk already We all know what it means Take this conversation to your great divide I can only swallow what I ate And I don't hate him And I don't hate her They come and they come and they come and they come I accepted with a gentle tongue No heart broken, no need to speak (Don't talk to me) Don't talk to me about being alone (Don't talk to me) Don't talk to me about being alone (Don't talk to me) Don't talk to me about being alone Reach for each other before you leave Reach peace with a E-A-see Don't threaten me with a gentle tease Don't threaten me with angry Please, please, please Don't try to tell me what I am (Talk to me) Don't talk to me (Talk to me) Don't talk to me