You never were

gonna change your mind

were you, Emily

You just sat back

took it all for you

there was nothin' for me

I didn't mean to prove

that all I can do is lose

Next time that you need me

don't call me up, Emily

I'm tired of your lies and

your cheatin' ways with me

and every time you go

please don't let me know

Emily, you still

live inside of me

and Emily

you are the fire in my tree

So next time you fall

please don't call

and next time you write

I won't stay up all night

'Cause Emily you

well, just look at you

you're a tragedy

You never were

gonna change your mind

were you, Emily

You just sat back

took it all for you

there was nothin'

reserved for me

I didn't mean to prove

that all I'm good for

is to lose

Emily, you still

live inside of me

and Emily

you are the fire in my tree

So if you should fall

well, please don't call

and next time you write

I won't stay up all night

'Cause Emily you

well, just look at you

you're a tragedy

You never were

gonna change your mind

were you anyway