“Bad For Business”
By: Steve Everett
Verse 1
Lately I wonder if I have what it takes to be me
If I’ll ever keep up with my busy, busy feet
And why would a woman ever want to keep up with my pace
If she got within reach I would only add length to the chase
Pre-Chorus
You say you’re ok if we take things slow
But don’t really mean it
You just can’t let go
Chorus
I’m gonna be bad for business
I’m gonna be more trouble than I’m worth
I’m gonna seem cool for a second
But less as the minute hands turn
You’re gonna get cold and restless
Cause I’m gonna show up underdressed and too late
I’ll make excuses and you’ll grow to hate
That I’m good with words
And you’re gonna get hurt
Verse 2
King of the friendship, even better at being alone
But I’m cagey and cold when a lover is getting too close
I’m anxiously waiting for a woman to capture my gaze
And to hold the attention that others have seen fall away
Bridge
Is it right to keep practicing love
When my half-hearted version is never enough
And if I just kept my feet on the floor would I slam less doors