Keep the Old Score

Lyrics

[Intro] You keep score, I keep moving Count the hours you spent proving [Verse 1] You saved every slight in a notebook drawer Kept old receipts from a closed-up door Rehearsed your speech for an empty room While the morning came and the bills came due I took the shift, took the train, took the chance You took one old grudge and gave it your plans Now your page is full, but the clock won’t bend I’m out making rent while you circle the end [Pre-Chorus] You had a whole day, you gave it away To a name and a scene that are fading to gray I had my own work, my own way through You watched me leave; I didn’t wait for you [Chorus] You spent your time plotting on what everyone forgot Focused on revenge while the rest of us get ends You can keep that old story, keep the knot you tied We were stacking up the hours, we were building our lives You spent your time plotting on what everyone forgot Focused on revenge while the rest of us get ends I don’t need the last word, I don’t need to pretend You’re still drawing up a score; we’re already past the bend [Verse 2] You’re still in the hallway, arguing with the past I’m signing my name where the good checks last You made a whole mission out of one small slight I made a clean exit and a better next night No grand speech, no scene, no dramatic goodbye Just a packed lunch, a plan, and a reason to try You can talk to the wall ‘bout who started what I’ve got people to call and a job to wrap up [Pre-Chorus] You had a whole day, you gave it away To a name and a scene that are fading to gray I had my own work, my own way through You watched me leave; I didn’t wait for you [Chorus] You spent your time plotting on what everyone forgot Focused on revenge while the rest of us get ends You can keep that old story, keep the knot you tied We were stacking up the hours, we were building our lives You spent your time plotting on what everyone forgot Focused on revenge while the rest of us get ends I don’t need the last word, I don’t need to pretend You’re still drawing up a score; we’re already past the bend [Bridge] No more tally marks, no more borrowed blame You can keep the grudge; I won’t carry your name The door’s not locked, but I’m not turning back I’ve got work in the morning and a train to catch [Final Chorus] You spent your time plotting on what everyone forgot Focused on revenge while the rest of us get ends You can keep that old story, keep the knot you tied We were stacking up the hours, we were building our lives You spent your time plotting on what everyone forgot Focused on revenge while the rest of us get ends I don’t need the last word, I don’t need to pretend You’re still drawing up a score; we’re already past the bend [Outro] Keep the old score, keep the old defense We’re already gone, we’re already getting ends