I Hate This Town - John Grant

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 grief

'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 because 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 grief

'Cause there is nothing left to say

He can’t hear you anyway

Now, I’m packing my bags again

And you are not inside of them