Erica's gone shy Some unknown X behind the why All is some less today Mass not conserving in the old way Checking out with Brother Jay I'll miss your half of me Girl are you leaving something you might later need? Erica's word, taking me clear and leaving me blurred Erica's news, singing the praise and playing the blues Pulling the rug out under my shoes Twelve years ago Shorthand allegiance to the long throw Make believe and pretend I remember when they served the same end You always liked the photo of us sitting in our car Just like we're driving Girl it's not looking like we'll go all that far Erica's word, taking me clear and leaving me blurred Erica's find, blowing my hair and tearing my mind Throwing for grabs and leaving behind Maybe you'll find that promised love The tingle to the touch Girl and I hope it comes through for you in a clutch But I wouldn't bet much Erica's word, taking me clear and leaving me blurred Erica's news, singing the praise and playing the blues Pulling the rug out under my shoes Erica's find, blowing my hair and tearing my mind Erica's word, taking me clear and leaving me blurred Knocking me down from second to third