Be real with me, take your time
This is just a card that needs dealing with
I'm trying to hold it together that’s all
And bite my tongue so I don’t talk
I had more red flags than a matador
I look back now, I see what for
I lit myself on fire to keep us warm

How long can I blame this little piece of sadness on myself?
I wanna build a shack on Reedy Fork Creek where no one will bother me
I don’t want you to see me fall apart
Like a five dollar watch when I read your caption
You’re looking for my big reaction
I should just give you a piece of my mind

How long can I blame this little piece of sadness on myself?
How long can I blame this little piece of sadness on myself?
My smile’s like a tent held up with stakes
My stomach’s full of hurricanes
I still wish that I knew to shut my mouth
I knew you before you had a pit to hiss in and now you’re full of it
And I'm left to figure it all out

How long can I blame this little piece of sadness on myself?
How long can I blame this little piece of sadness on myself?
I had more red flags than a matador
I want to build a shack on Reedy Fork Creek