Erica's gone shynSome unknown X behind the whynAll is some less todaynMass not conserving in the old waynChecking out with Brother JaynI'll miss your half of menGirl are you leaving something you might later need?nnErica's word, taking me clear and leaving me blurrednErica's news, singing the praise and playing the bluesnPulling the rug out under my shoesnnTwelve years agonShorthand allegiance to the long thrownMake believe and pretendnI remember when they served the same endnYou always liked the photo of us sitting in our carnJust like we're drivingnGirl it's not looking like we'll go all that farnnErica's word, taking me clear and leaving me blurrednErica's find, blowing my hair and tearing my mindnThrowing for grabs and leaving behindnnMaybe you'll find that promised lovenThe tingle to the touchnGirl and I hope it comes through for you in a clutchnBut I wouldn't bet muchnnErica's word, taking me clear and leaving me blurrednErica's news, singing the praise and playing the bluesnPulling the rug out under my shoesnnErica's find, blowing my hair and tearing my mindnErica's word, taking me clear and leaving me blurrednKnocking me down from second to third