Trying hard not to fake it Treated bad again All the time the strained confusion Playing in your head You're down the line, and you can't face it When the night closes in Can't break the spell, can't lose the traces Get out that mess, give me a chance, then wontcha Give me a secondary motion, Something clear so I can understand Give me a secondary motion,give me that chance Don't go giving me all your reasons I've heard them before You're going one way and you can't see Just what's in store! You're down the line, and you can't face it When night closes in Can't break the spell, can't lose those traces, Give me your hand, and give it a chance, wontcha