(vs. 1) There are days I don't believe the words I say Like a life that I'm not living A song that I'm not singing but to you
There are times that I believe I'm satisfied Like an intimate connection Despite this bad reception with you
(pre-Chorus) Because I can't afford to pay For most of what I say So it's a lucky thing That the truth's public domain
(Chorus) And I am like a mockingbird I've got no new song to sing And I am like an amplifier I just tell you what I've heard Oh, I'm like a mockingbird
(vs. 2) And yes, it's true that I need this more than you Like one whose name is many Have mercy, please don't send me away
(pre-Chorus) And I'll do all I can To be a better man Oh I'll clean up this act And be worse than we started