Wanna keep you from breakin

wanna keep you from shakin

wanna keep you from keepin

you down



Wanna keep you from sinkin

wanna keep you from drinkin

sometimes

Wanna keep you from keepin

you down



Ringing in my head

All the things you've said

All the things you've done

I wish I could compromise

but theres only one way to go

and im goin alone



Im goin alone



your self-help book shelf is full now

your pictures are about to be pulled down

without regard for a broken heart

its another year



ringing in my head

all the things you've said

all the things you've done 

i wish i could compromise

but theres only one way to go



Wanna be with you tonight

Wanna be with you tonight

No i know it isnt right

wanna be with you tonight



cuz i love the way that you shock-shock-shock me

follow me to my house and then you rock-rock-rock me

wanna see your eyes wide not so shut

the queen be cool dont stop keep up

livin the city can be dyin' if you dont

got a grip take a sip from my molotov mug

wanna keep you from keepin you down

pick yourself up off the ground



wanna keep you from keepin you down

come on girl

ringing in my head

all the things you've said

all the things you've done 



I wish i could compromise

I wish i could close my eyes

and somehow make it

all alright

but i know thers only one way to go



Miss the way that you shock-shock-shock me

follow me to my house and then you rock-rock-rock me

wanna see your eyes wide not so shut

completely cool dont stop keep up

livin in the city, cuz your dyin if you dont

got a grip take a sip from my molotov mug

wanna keep you from keepin you down

pick yourself up off the ground