she is a smart girl
extremely insecure but she's a smart girl
she had a good man
with nothing in his pockets and a big plan
it was a hard year
everyone was moving to a new place
it was a hard year
everyone was changing at a fast pace

that kitten got claws and a list of all the pressure points between your shoulders
that kitten got claws and a reason to be jealous of the things you do
that kitten's the cause of all the tension in your system
the tension in your body and soul, that kitten got claws

why does she need him?
he travels with the circus on the weekend
why does she need him?
as soon as he gets home he's got to leave again
he needs a real job
she's bringing home the bacon with her pants on
he needs a real job
a suit and tie and children on the front lawn

i'd like to be optimistic and say we'll strike it rich in a year or two
do you have to be so pessimistic?
i need you to believe in the things I do