You were almost kind

You were almost true

Don't let me see that other side of you

You have learned in time

That you must be cruel

I'll have to wait to get the best of you

CHORUS:

Poisoning every word you say

Don't you, don't you

Wonder what difference does it make?

Either way

You were almost kind

You were almost true

Why give away that other side of you?

Happens every time

So it must be true

Step on a kid he'll grow up hating you

CHORUS:

Poisoning every word you say

Don't you, don't you

Wonder what difference does it make?

Either way

Were you ever kind?

Were you always cruel?

Who has ever seen that other side of you?

Happened every time

So it must be true

Where did you learn it's either him or you?

CHORUS:

Poison in everything you say

Don't you, don't you

Wonder what difference does it make?

Either way