I nearly died i suicided softly
i saw her shadow through the cafe window
i watched you lean across the table
i watched you whisper in her ear
And she is your holy mary
and i am so ordinary
and you can use me if you want to
i know you need me just like an old soft shoe
She looks like me but a bit prettier
she's a skater and a ballet dancer
i saw her on your motorcycle
in the seat i thought was meant for me
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And when your mother came to boston you disappeared
and then i saw you three together
i guess she makes the best impression
with her charming femininity...
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Oh but i am the one you will call when alone
and i am the one who will give when she's gone
and so i give
so i give
I tell myself that love is truly giving
somehow i justify this
hoping you will understand me
hoping you will love me back
And she is your holy mary
and i am so ordinary
and she is your queen cleopatra
and i'm just your morning after
and she is your star spangled banner
and i am just frere jaque
and you can lose me if you want to
And i am so ordinary