You're getting better at that story Each telling takes the edge off And your timing has improved with every turn Faded photographs of memories Bleached by sun or carelessness Can only serve to remind a feeling that still burns It still burns Like a scar Like skin that's marked By age or understanding Age or understanding Like a scar Like a scar Like skin that's marked By age or understanding Choice or accident Like a scar You're getting worse at even trying To pretend in any interest In the petty thoughts of those who would seek to drag you down Who try to sink you to their level Whose opinions tried and tested Have no faith save that the world can only harm you Like a scar Like skin that's marked By age or understanding Age or understanding Like a scar Like a scar Like skin that's marked By age or understanding Choice or accident Like a scar Just one more drink 'Cos I deserve it To take To take the fucking edge off Just one more drink 'Cos I deserve it To take To take the fucking edge off