Backdraft

it's like i'm walkin on gravel
 learn to deal with the rocks in my shoes
 and i'm swimmin in an ocean
 learn to handle the sand in my swimsuit
 you're walkin on gravel
 learn to deal with the rocks in your shoes
 and you're swimmin in an ocean
 you learn to handle the sand in your swimsuit, yeah
 it's like you're walkin on gravel
 and she's the rocks in your shoes
 and you're swimmin in an ocean
 and she is the sand in your swimsuit
 ACT ONE: SCENE ONE
 sunny summer rain softly sprinkles down ... soothing your sunburn
 a quick upward glance ... and a thank you
 shot to two passing clouds ... backlit & glowing
 what a perfect day to ... spend with your girlfriend
 you ring the bell & knock 3 times ... but nobody answers
 hear it quietly unlocking from the inside
 open up the door
 backdraft, now you're lying on the floor ... bloodied up & sore
 wishing you never saw her ... that chick
 but you're running back quick & you're making me sick
 i wish you all the best trying to heal that hole in your chest
 it keeps you up all night ... she's got you wrapped so tight
 round her middle finger
 skip to scene two
 bruises becoming purple-blue ... too big to cover
 gashes too deep to heal ... no one to stitch them
 something you did or said a few weeks ago ... she hasn't let go
 apologies never accepted ... but always expected
 when you think the fire has dwindled down ... to nothing but ashes
 you drop your guard again
 open up the door
 backdraft, now you're lying on the floor ... bloodied up & sore
 wishing you never saw her ... that chick
 but you're running back quick & you're making me sick
 i wish you all the best trying to heal that hole in your chest
 it keeps you up all night ... she's got you wrapped so tight
 round her middle finger
 i know she hates it when you're complacent
 i know you love her and she just fakes it
 what part of wrapped around her finger don't you understand?
 what part of wrapped around her finger don't you understand?
 open up the door
 backdraft, now you're lying on the floor ... bloodied up & sore
 wishing you never saw her ... that chick
 but you're running back quick & you're making me sick
 i wish you all the best trying to heal that hole in your chest
 it keeps you up all night ... she's got you whipped all right.