[Verse 1] He selects the plainest face from a spiteful row of girls Elegant insulted women, a flaw of cultured pearls He drops a name or two, she fails to catch At last hes met his match Unspoiled and unaffected, he wants her so much [Verse 2] She puts up halfhearted resistance, like she was taught to do Shes heard some of those small town playboys but this is something new His promise seems dangerous, shed like to believe He says Youd better leave Youve only got yourself to blame, shame, or deceive [Chorus] The waiting lines are long They never get too far Everyone wearing that medal with pride Harpies Bizarre [Instrumental Break] [Verse 3] I looked on but hesitated, I failed to interrupt Youre so hard to tell the truth to, so easy to corrupt Ill memorize your face, your tragic smile The hurt look in your eyes As you betrayed yourself to the part of him that dies [Chorus] The waiting lines are long They never get too far Theyre shining up their shoes to kick a falling star You think you should be somebody But you dont know who you are Everyone wearing that medal with pride Harpies Bizarre Harpies Bizarre
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