Reciprocation from Beautiful Liar by The Enigmatic Foe
Reciprocation was originally called "Asshole" because I had a habit of titling songs from the choruses. After the sensible prompting from Jason Martin, I renamed it. I am quite fond of this song, its chord progression, chorus, instrumentation and structure. Definitely one of my best constructed pop songs.
Tracklist
| 2. | Reciprocation | 4:45 |
Lyrics
I’ve been trying to get close to you, but everything comes to nothing
Every time I lay it on the line, you smile at me and say forbidden things
Then you brush it off, you don’t feel the same
Though you’re miserable, don’t want things to change
She wants an asshole
“You’re such a good friend”, “you always listen when no one is around”
Still she wants a blackened eye
So pardon if I told you so
I wish you’d realize how much I feel for you
Though it’s never reciprocated
I know you’ll regret the one you dated
Every time you’re hurt you build a wall
I try to prove I’m not like all the rest
No matter what I do you won’t let go
I’m standing here, just please open up
Make up your mind, don’t blind yourself
Then you return to what you want
She wants an asshole,
“you’re so convenient”, “not like the other guys”, “so fun to be around”
Every time he holds you down to punish you I’ll pick you up
I wish you’d realize how much I feel for you
But it’s never reciprocated
I know you’ll regret the one you dated
Credits
Jared Colinger - vox, guitar
Ronnie Martin - programming
