A Well-Meaning Lie

by Saw Wheel

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A Well-Meaning Lie

She woke me up crying half-drunk at night
A 2 AM phone call after a fight
She said that he left home without a goodbye
She knows he’s been cheating but can’t understand why

And I can’t tell her where pain comes from
Or where happiness goes
It’s no wonder she’d rather be numb
Than feel the thorns of a rose

Well I hate to be that guy
But it’s hard to hear her cry
So I offer a reply
It’s just a well-meaning lie

She aims to get even by wounding his pride
She wants to come over and asks for a ride
I tell her I’m sorry but revenge ain’t my style
I said we should talk once she’s slept for awhile

And I can’t tell her where pain comes from
Or where happiness goes
It’s no wonder she’d rather be numb
Than feel the thorns of a rose

Well I hate to be that guy
But it’s hard to hear her cry
So I offer a reply
It’s just a well-meaning lie

And she calls it rejection
I tell her I’m glad she phoned
This is far from disaffection
It’s just a mistake postponed

And I can’t tell her where pain comes from
Or where happiness goes
It’s no wonder she’d rather be numb
Than feel the thorns of a rose

Well I hate to be that guy
But it’s hard to hear her cry
So I offer a reply
It’s just a well-meaning lie

And I hate to be that guy
But it’s hard to hear her cry
So I offer a reply
It’s just a well-meaning lie

It’s just a well-meaning lie
It’s just a well-meaning lie
It’s just a well-meaning lie

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released December 10, 2023
RJ Cresswell: vocals, guitar, songwriting
Justin Smith: guitar, bass, percussion, recording and production

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