He made me feel so second-best

I never should have let him do it

But when he makes his pretty mess

Somehow you just fall into it

Have mercy on him

The love that I gave him is gone

Have mercy on him

The love that I saved for him is gone

He wasn't just another touch

He was something I created

And though I loved him much too much

I never thought my love was wasted

Have mercy on him

The love that I gave him is gone

Have mercy on him

The love that I saved for him is gone

How do you know who you should blame?

You spend your love, or you conserve it

It's hard to hear him curse my name

At least I know I don't deserve it

Have mercy on him

The love that I gave him is gone

Have mercy on him

The love that I saved for him is gone