This is the part I loathe;
Rose colored eyes, silk tongue, and honey nose.
You get your lines from the latest book of buzz.
You serve the master, because, because, because….

I never once had time to profit from this game
Or had a reason strong to justify the shame.
There was a fine line between the sides of me
But they were miles apart and I couldn't see.

Then I realize that in the world of suit and ties
The tongue is stronger than the brain.
No need to humanize, get bigger checks for bigger lies
We've lost the art of listening.

This is the part I love.
I get to lie now cause everybody does.
Cut off my tongue and I'll listen to your pain.
I'll be the martyr, bring to me your shame.

Then I realize that in the world of the civilized,
The tongue is stronger than the brain.
I welcome a new reprise of everything beyond the lies
We've lost the art of listening.

This is the part I love.
I get to lie now cause everybody does.
You're not hearing a word I'm saying,
Because you've lost the art of listening.
Lost the art of listening.

Words by Matt Tiegler & Ralph Covert
c 2000 Tigsounds Music (ASCAP)