My sweet etcetera, my finest work Is when I undress you and your heart's the perfect Singing between the parentheses of your shoulders You're my reason for falling (Slightly) Short of my calling (Nightly) And I'm gonna make you my sweet excuse. So, come on, please, would you be my masterpiece So that I can believe my best work is done? Come on, please, would you be my masterpiece So I can stop tryin' to be great and believe that I've won? I don't mean to upset you. I was a better man back when I met you. Now, every night is my last night of obscurity The talent of your skin slays me. You're my reason for falling (Slightly) Short of my calling (Nightly) And I'm gonna make you my sweet excuse So, come on, please, would you be my masterpiece So that I can believe my best work is done? Come on, please, would you be my masterpiece So I can stop tryin' to be great and believe that I've won? In between what you make and who you are There's a place where the tear down starts If I had to stand up and choose I could only save one of you So, come on, please, would you be my masterpiece So I that I can believe my best work is done? Come on, please, would you be my masterpiece So I can stop tryin' to be great and believe that I've won? My sweet etcetera, my finest work is when I undress you