Outsmarted

I raced around a setting sun I found out how the west was won Manifested destiny with liquor and festivities Against my better nature I went hog-wild, wasting paper I was madder than Don Draper Suckin' in that holy vapor My beard won't warm me in the cold It just betrays my age as the years unfold When I was younger, I had clever lines That now reside beside my eyes I hid my heart high on a shelf I managed to outsmart myself It took you no time at all to take all my time With your summer dress and your hungry eyes I focused in with undivided attention Oh, and not to mention You never said you needed me I never promised anything Somehow, we just came to be You and me My beard won't warm me in the cold It just betrays my age as the years unfold When I was younger, I had clever lines That now reside beside my eyes I hid my heart high on a shelf I managed to outsmart myself Come over now You can bring your bottle You navigate, I'll take the throttle I was you, not long ago You couldn't tell me nothing, no I never bring a soul to water That didn't ask me for a bath Each time I look into your eyes I see my old familiar lies My beard won't warm me in the cold It just betrays my age as the years unfold When I was younger, I had clever lines That now reside beside my eyes I hid my heart high on a shelf I managed to outsmart myself