These clever phrases you made up Made up and memorized Memorized You pretend you're well-read But everyone knows the thruth Knows the thruth Fool Way too caught up in yourself You run while the others walk While the others talk At your feet lies a pearl The key to your everything Your tragedy When the preacher shuts his books And speaks straight from his heart You suddenly see all Suddenly feel all As the four winds get a hold Of every bone you own You suddenly see her Suddenly feel her These clever phrases you made up Made up and memorized Memorized You pretend you're well read But everyone knows the thruth Knows the thruth