They spread a rumour around
That you will be home late tonight
You bought a one way ticket
To the heart of the city
I've been painting the town
In the company of strangers
I'm on a one way street
To the heart of the night
It doesn't matter what they say
I compare you with my old shoe
That doesn't fit anymore
Though it's not the size
It doesn't fit anymore
Now it's just the price I have to pay
It doesn't matter what they say
I've been waiting here all day
And then I finally
Put my arms around you
It's hurting me and I'm so ashamed
You're still the same
Nickel and wood
They spread a rumour around
That you will be home late tonight
You bought a one way ticket
To that heart of mine
It doesn't matter what they say
They compare us with old shoes
That didn't fit anymore
Though it's not the truth
I admit it once more
After all these years
We're still the same
