She was a street-smart girl in her summer dress
With her long blonde hair you know I must confess
This is the closest thing that I have ever known
And don't you understand that we are on our own
Soon we get it back which we thought we lost
And I haven't paid but wait till I get my chance
And then I make mistakes which I always do
I need to check my head to make sure I use my
Common sense
You listen to me as I speak the truth
These words are all irrelevant
I take my place and stay awhile
You seem so sure I bet
To be knee deep in art
To keep me coming back
I see that now this is just another flame
You play your part and I'll do the same
And as we both shake hands I know the race is on
Then you say my name just like I thought
And don't you ever look back or you cross it off
Can't you see quite clear that we both are lost
And as I take you down just like all the rest
While I'm in control I try my best at
Common sense
You listen to me as I speak the truth
These words are all irrelevant
I take my place and stay awhile
You seem so sure I bet
To be knee deep in art