No Way To Treat A Friend - Indigo Girls
When I walked you to the door, I was feeling mighty fine I was thinking "Hey, I've got love to ease my mind." Then I got to the car, and I was staring at your scars Thinking "Hey, this ain't no way to spend my time." I want a true love affair, not this touch-and-go in the air You know I don't know if I'm coming or I'm down I don't want a love touch and go, I want a feeling I only know Or else you can't get me out of this town. When I saw you smile, it was just one look into your eyes And I was thinking "Hey, you're in love again." Then I heard you laugh, honey, you were laughing at the past I was thinking "This ain't no way to treat a friend." You were laughing at the past, you were smiling through your glass Watching cars drive away in your mind You were hoping I would leave, honey, I was dreaming I could stay This ain't no way to spend my time. (At this point, recent versions have a guitar solo, while early versions include a bridge with the following lyrics: This ain't no way to treat a friend This ain't no way to see me I'm looking for the end This ain't no way to treat a friend.) I want words, I want touch, maybe that's a bit too much For someone so far removed from what we used to claim If you be cruel, I'll still be kind, I've got it in my mind I'm in love with you, I ain't gonna play your game. If you want my advice, don't say it's wrong if it feels right Don't push me down just to see me crawl I'll be crawling on your floor, I'll be reaching for the door I'll be crawling right out of your eyes Honey, I'll be walking right out of your eyes Baby, I'll be walking right out of your eyes
Artist: Indigo Girls
Title: No Way To Treat A Friend