The Gambler

[Verse 1: Ted Leo] The ball dropped in the cold light Dawning on a cold eastern morning Not shocked, can't be too appalled When there were so many warnings I hear you knock, I hear you unlock my door I don't want you to have, have my key anymore [Verse 1: Ted Leo & Aimee Mann] Shoes on but the mailbox is empty When there could've been something The well's dry, I'm out of empathy This shouldn't end with both of us dead I'd like to help you But we've been here before Yes, I'm aware of the stakes I can't afford anymore [Chorus: Aimee Mann & Ted Leo] 'Cause you're a gambler in need; you're a gamble indeed You're a gambler in need, now, a gamble indeed [Bridge: Ted Leo] I took a walk and I counted all the ways That I invest and I'm left with nothing much to show You're a gambler in need, and I need you to know [Bridge 2: Ted Leo & Aimee Mann] Take, take from the ones you feel you can Make, make promises unreal, and you break everyone down Next time I won't be around [Chorus: Aimee Mann & Ted Leo] You're a gambler in need; you're a gamble indeed You're a gambler in need, now, a gamble indeed You're a gambler in need; you're a gamble indeed You're a gambler in need, now, a gamble indeed [Bridge: Ted Leo] I took a walk and I counted all the ways That I invest and I'm left with nothing much to show You're a gambler in need, and I want you to go