The Paper Man

Back when things were electric And our days weren't so hectic, We lifted each other to heights like no other You would smile at me with glee To say, I can't believe you're with me You're everything to me Those days are dead and gone and all we are left with is a bitter song, We're passed our peak, hun And laying beneath Is extinction at our feet You wanted a trophy man But I could only give you me I'm sorry I wasn't the "Every Man" you wanted me to be So when I asked you babe to describe me Deep down, you couldn't find the words, Not even in your heart So you pulled out a crinkled old paper And you said This is what I wanted you to be