[Verse 1]
You gave me what I was hungry for
And got on with your life when I walked out the door
I'd eat my words to have you back if I thought I could
'cause the truth don't satisfy me like I thought it would

[Chorus]
In fact, it leaves me hollow with a bad taste in my mouth
It's hard for me to swallow, tears won't wash it down
Knowing you don't want me back, it's all that I can do
To keep from choking on the taste of the truth

[Fiddle Solo]

[Slide Guitar Solo]

[Verse 2]
So afraid that life was gonna pass me by
Needing you again had never crossed my mind
The freedom that I thought I couldn't live without
Has a lonely flavor I never knew about

[Chorus]
In fact, it leaves me hollow with a bad taste in my mouth
It's hard for me to swallow, tears won't wash it down
Knowing you don't want me back, it's all that I can do
To keep from choking on the taste of the truth
Knowing I can't have you back, it's all that I can do
To keep from choking on the taste of the truth