Fewer Broken Pieces

[Verse 1]

If you make a reference to some trouble that you know

Can it help you keep it under control

Or should I really reconsider

My reasons for going solo?

David Byrne on Bob Costas put it pretty well

But I put it better

[Chorus]

I still run the show

Don't you forget it

So I had to let some go

Don't think I don't regret it

Because I do and I don't

Think I'm better off alone

[Post-Chorus]

Man I could have made a big sound

But I love to let my friends down

[Verse 2]

Fewer moving parts means fewer broken pieces

When every other start requires a brand new thesis

One good friend remarks with a rightfully angry

"Jesus dude, none of us know what to do with you"

And I in my pride responded

I've got news for you

None of you have to, 'cause

[Chorus]

I still run the show

Don't you forget it

So I had to let some go

Don't think I don't regret it

Because I do and I don't

Think I'm better off alone

[Post-Chorus]

Man I could have made a big sound

But I love to let my good friends down