"Walkin' Talkin' Mean"

Well it didn't seem that long to me
When we first met that summer's eve
And I saw you in that sunny cocktail dress
We hit it off and it made me wild
I felt just like a little child
I wished that I had run the other way

I had just fallen off from a long affair
That broke my heart and left me impaired
But I just let inertia take the wheel
We soon got hitched, wasted no time
Took a deep breath and spilt the wine
Then I was a father, mercy me

But it soon became apparent that we were no match
You were young and I was over that
You had so much luggage I didn't see
And the little love we seemed to feel
You threw it right back and turned your heels
I was trying hard to let things be

You've been awful mean to me
Guilty as far as I can see
You've been lying, walkin', talkin' mean

But who's still laughing?

Well you smashed my LPs and you burned my tapes
Kicked my dog and you slapped my face
But somehow I still felt that we weren't through
Then plain as day, right before my eyes
My baby girl gave me a smile
I vowed she wouldn’t grow up in misery

So I packed my bags, faced the world
And I took the hand of my baby girl
I left you with no responsibilities
And sad to say you gave no fight
You were wrong and I was right
You're emptiness was quite a sight to see

You've been awful mean to me
I tried my best then set you free
You've been spittin', cursin', smokin' weed

But who's still laughing?

Well the years went by and we kept in touch
But things between us haven't changed too much
Your daddy pays your rent and lets you be
And you told me how you've slept around
With every little mutha-fuckin' thing around
I just rolled my eyes and kept the peace

And I'm still here for my baby girl
And she's growing up fast in this big cruel world
I've given her the best that I can be
I tell her to always follow her dreams
This life's not as hard as it may seem
And give her hope for possibilities

Your mom's been awful mean to me
She's been through hell, it's plain to see
She's been wasting time just looking mean

But who's still laughing?