Tell It Like It Is

I'm sorry for starting an unpleasant conversation I keep coming on too strong Every time I try to let you know what I've been thinking What I've been thinking turns out to be wrong Ooh, here we go again Ooh, how can I defend myself when your mind's made up? Put me in my place Say it to my face, tell it like it is How clearly you can see all that's ailing me And how I can fix the crack within my soul 'Cause you've heard everything you need to know Make the call to set me straight, don't let me get a word in It's clear that I'm in need of serious help Recite your list, go down the line of all my fears and failures Give me some advice on getting well Ooh, cut me down to size Ooh, and I'll apologize for having an opinion Put me in my place Say it to my face, tell it like it is How clearly you can see all that's ailing me And how I can fix the crack within my soul 'Cause you've heard everything you need to know I've got news for you What you are saying isn't news to me You are just an echo Of the voice in my head whispering "Hmm, buddy, I've got news for you Give it time and everyone will see You're the great pretender Of this host of sinners, you are king The cursed, the lost, the last and least of these" Put me in my place Say it to my face, tell it like it is How clearly you can see all that's ailing me And how I can fix the crack within my soul 'Cause you've heard everything you need to know So tell me something that I do not know