I Hate This Town Lyrics - Pale Green Ghosts - John Grant

Horrifying as it was for me 

To see your face today 

I guess I knew that it would happen at some point 

And I dreaded it because I knew 

That you would be so kind 

You're good at that, you've got it right down to a science 

So you observe the strict rules laid out in the books of etiquette 

And tell me you hope I enjoy my steak 

And I feel numb and I can't believe 

That I was stupid enough to leave my bed today 

If I'm so smart then why's this happening 

You know I hate this fucking town 

You cannot even leave your fucking house 

Without running into someone who no longer cares about you 

Somebody who you desperately want to see 

But you know it's only going to cause more grief 

But there is nothing left to say 

And he can't hear you anyway 

It's so confusing cause I really want 

To hate you, but my intellect reminds me 

That that doesn't make no sense 

And I wanted to be your friend 

But I couldn't pull it off in the end 

And I'm disappointed with myself as I thought I'd do 

But then again you always made it clear 

That you do not care either way 

Which begs the question 

How can I still claim to love you 

You told me time and time again 

That you don't lose, you always win 

And that to make an effort would just be beneath you 

Oh I hate this fucking town 

You cannot even leave your fucking house 

Without running into someone who no longer cares about you 

Somebody who you desperately want to see 

But you know it's only going to cause more grief 

But there is nothing left to say 

And he can't hear you anyway 

Now, I'm packing my bags again, 

And you are not inside of them.