Del Amitri - Former Owner Lyrics
So who was first?Obviously not me.Shes locked up inside herselfAnd I cant get anything freeSo wont somebody tell me pleaseWhy the former owner always keeps the keys.Theres no bubbles to burstNo bursting out crying nor dying of thirstShes utterly tied to somebody elseAnd it seems he got there first.And no, Im not untyingThe reins around her neck that she feelsAnd I wont try to prise out of her the truth anymoreWhen she lies about the things that she seesBecause the former owner always keeps the keys.Theres no callingCome here, youre necessary to me.Theres no excitement in her face when I imploreCorrupt me and confess to me some more.And when we hear trees falling or see people disappearingHer emotions wont be reached or released,Because the former owner is keeping the keysLike a ticket inspector running for a busIronys revenge surrounds us.And its ironic that he promised you hed never let you goWhen hes left you used-up and disturbedAnd I said just as the early bird catches the wormThe early cat catches the birdBut that former owner is keeping his word
