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Jamie Green: Music

Step 9

One of those admittedly bitter songs you write about an ex. He's in a 12- Step Program, and well, I was just wondering if I'd be hearing from him when he gets around to the 9th step again. (Making amends).

There’s no reason you should be on my mind So insignificant, a waste of time Thought I’d done all my crying But I just heard you’re seeing somebody new And now I must admit this pacifist is feeling violent Aren’t you still a chauvinist Totally selfish and high maintenance Shouldn’t you have gone to see a therapist So you wouldn’t submit someone else to this When you reach step nine will you make amends Will my phone ring with you on the other end Will I hear the words you should have said to me long ago? “I’m sorry I’m an asshole” (You sure were an asshole) So I hear your new love lives out of town You’re on your best behavior once a month You can muster the charm Does she know the sight that most turns you on Her washing dishes at your kitchen sink To think your tongue was in cheek You made a first impression I thought you were enlightened, thought you sensitive But you work the steps in utter arrogance Can’t believe I suffered this embarrassment (repeat chorus)