[Verse 1]
He has got his work and she comes easy
They each come around when the other is gone
Me, I think I got stuck somewhere in between
I wouldn't confide in the Prodigal Son
The die has been cast, the battle is won
The bullets were blanks, a double-aught gun
I couldn't admit to a minute of fun
[Chorus]
They come and they come and they come and they come
I accept it with a gentle tongue
No words spoken, no needless gift
[Verse 2]
Take it, stomp twice, ring the bell
Tether that ring and phrase
Enough with the rifle and talk already
We all know what it means
Take this conversation to your great divide
I can only swallow what I ate
And I don't hate him
And I don't hate her
[Chorus]
They come and they come and they come and they come
I accept it with a gentle tongue
No heart broken, no needless gift
[Post-Chorus: Michael Stipe & Kate Pierson]
(Don't talk to me)
Don't talk to me about being alone
(Don't talk to me)
Don't talk to me about being alone
(Don't talk to me)
Don't talk to me about being alone
[Verse 3]
Reach for each other before you leave
Reach peace with a "E-A-C"
Don't threaten me with a gentle tease
Don't threaten me with angry
Please, please, please
Don't try to tell me what I am
[Chorus]
They come and they come and they come and they come
I accept it with a gentle tongue
No heart spoken, no needless friendship
[Post-Chorus: Michael Stipe & Kate Pierson]
(Don't talk to me)
Don't talk to me about being alone
(Don't talk to me)
Don't talk to me about being alone
(Don't talk to me)
Don't talk to me about being alone
(Don't talk to me)
Don't talk to me
(Talk to me)
Don't talk to me
(Don't talk to me)
Don't talk to me
(Talk to me)
Don't talk to me about being alone
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