Mistress of the Stone

Lyrics

[Verse 1] My thoughts are dirty When there's no one in the room If you were a lonely traveler like me You'd be the same way too [Verse 2] I could have gone out dancin' at the fancy opera house Instead I ordered room service I bought a ticket home, drunk-dialed my brother And ignored every message from you [Verse 3] You say my desires are outlandish That I'm weak-minded and half-true It's just when you think you got a hold of it all It all gets a hold of you [Chorus] But when I'm back in town You won't see me hangin' around 'Cause I was who I was And I am who I am now [Verse 4] I heard you ran off with Penny Lane Your Irish mistress of the stone She calms your sailor mouth and keeps you sane Makes your garden grow [Verse 5] When I'm back, I'll hear the useless talk A piece of news on everyone Those that are fixed and those now that are lost Those forever no one [Chorus] But when I'm back in town You won't see me hangin' around 'Cause I was who I was And I am who I am now [Verse 6] When this highway ends, I guess I'll write you back We'll catch up and paint the town When this highway ends, I'll guess I'll empty my sack And meet you on your side of town