The Party

[Verse 1] Honey, the party, you went away quickly But oh, that's the trouble with ticking and talking I lick the ice cube from your empty glass Oh, we've stayed much too late Till they're cleaning the ashtrays [Verse 2] Do you have change or a button or cash? Oh, my pockets hang out like two surrender flags Oh, but I'd pay anything to keep my conscience clean I'm keeping my eye on the exit sign, steady now [Verse 3] How did we get here? With creaks in these chairs Oh, there aren't enough hands to point all the fingers But I sit transfixed by a hole in your tee shirt Oh, I've said much too much and they're trying to sweep up