Flesh Wound lyrics

Song information

Artist: Robert Palmer
Album: Riptide

Lyrics

We flew over miles of ocean--be prepared
I don't have the faintest notion who'll be there
You underestimated; nobody sympathized
I think you'll soon feel better once we get inside
I see the door is open -- why don't we walk right in?
Let's put our party hats on and let the fun begin!
We should have called and said that we were on our way;
Who would have ever guessed that you'd be so unreachable?
Just another flesh wound--another thorn in my side
Just another flesh wound--another wonder-cure that you tried
Just another flesh wound--another scratch on your hide
Just another flesh wound--another irritation you abide

You know the rumour's going that he was synthesized
And if we had to dress, I wouldn't be surprised
I say -- you're so outrageous -- you'll go to number one!
They'll have us both arrested for having too much fun
Just another flesh wound--another scratch on your hide
Just another flesh wound--another thorn in your side
Just another flesh wound--another bruise on your pride
Just another flesh wound--another paranoia that you hide

And when she held her nose, she took an underdose
It was nice to see her completely comatose
You go first, you're completely debonair;
Let's go dutch -- it's only fair
Just another flesh wound--another thorn in your side
Just another flesh wound--a minor injury you dignified
Just another flesh wound--another unsuccessful suicide
Just another flesh wound--another curse that you ride