Never thought that I was weak
Always thought I could get hurt pretty bad
Standing up on my own two feet
I always believed that I was free
That I had some sense of integrity
That would rise above whatever tried to change me
(Chorus)
But honey, now I won't wait
For something to bring me round and smile
Cause that only sticks for a while
Then I'm back again
Oh, I'm a master pretender
(Interlude)
(Verse)
I always knew that I was young
But with a head held high, and a sharp tongue I could fool 'most anyone
I never expected to be struck
By the fatal hands of fortune or by sheer bad luck
(Chorus)
But honey, now we won't change
And memories just rearrange
And fall into place
So I'm back again
Oh, I'm a master pretender
(Middle8)
Oh the streets of New York City
Sure look pretty from way up here
And I was headed home
just found more alone the further I'd go
(Verse)
I always thought that you'd be here
But shit gets fucked up and people just disappear
(Chorus)
So honey, now, don't be mad
Time has told me it can't be that bad and if it is,
well, I'll be goddamned
I'll stick around
I'll be your master defender
Yeah, I'll stick around
I'll be your master defender
(Outro)
End