You see me as a judge
   though I deny it
   and hold me like a grudge
   then justify it
   But when you make such claims
   in searching for something that explains
   please take a good look at our remains
  
   'Cause if you were everything you say
   things would be different today
   and maybe there's room for compromise
   but signs that I get say otherwise
   say anything, 'cause I've heard everything
  
   As hopeless as it seems
   I wouldn't worry
   You'll get your chance to tell
   your side of the story
   And, raising your right hand,
   whatever defenses you had planned,
   remember that when you take the stand -
  
   If you were everything you say
   things would be different today
   and though I'd be happy to believe
   I'd have to be much more naive -
   say anything, 'cause I've heard everything
   now I've heard everything
   now I've heard everything
  
   So why do I refuse
   the truth, when I clearly cannot use
   the comfort of one more lame excuse
  
   'cause if you were everything you say
   things would be different today
   and if you were everything you swear
   we wouldn't be beyond repair
   If you were everything you say
   things would be different today
   and if there has got to be an if -
   get it over with
   say anything, 'cause I've heard everything
   now I've heard everything
   now I've heard everything