Withdrawal of Approval

Verse

You told them I would take the weekend,

Never thought to check with me.

I said I'd already made arrangements.

You laughed like I was being funny.

Then you offered them my Friday,

Said we'd sort it out somehow.

I let the silence get uncomfortable.

You're getting quite acquainted now.

Prechorus

You used to call me understanding.

I understand you perfectly.

You want the answer you expected.

You're disappointed.

So are we.

Chorus

You liked me better saying yes!

Biting back the second guess.

Making everybody happy,

Going home a nervous wreck.

Now you say I've got an attitude—

How observant of you.

I'm still someone you can count on.

Count me out when I need to.

You liked me better saying yes.

I like me better getting rest.

Verse

You sent a message to the others:

"She's been acting strange all week."

Funny, I was getting better

Till you held a vote on me.

Now they're asking if I'm coping,

If there's something underneath.

I've explained it three times clearly.

You prefer a mystery.

Prechorus

You say you miss how close we used to be.

I nearly offer you my plans.

Then I remember how that closeness

Always meant I'd understand.

Chorus

You liked me better saying yes!

Biting back the second guess.

Making everybody happy,

Going home a nervous wreck.

Now you say I've got an attitude—

How observant of you.

I'm still someone you can count on.

Count me out when I need to.

You liked me better saying yes.

I like me better getting rest.

Solo

Bridge

I helped you get accustomed to it.

I said "Of course" through gritted teeth.

Then hoped you'd notice I was tired

Without my having to speak.

That part was mine.

I'm speaking now.

You can hear it as a slight.

I can care about your feelings

Without changing plans tonight.

Breakdown

"Just this once."

That was last time.

"You've changed."

You're catching on.

Final Chorus

You liked me better saying yes!

I was easier to impress.

Any sign that you still needed me

Was worth another cancelled plan.

Now you say I've got an attitude—

I've got my Saturday back, too.

You can ask me for a favour.

Let me give an answer first.

You liked me better saying yes.

I'm getting harder to forget.

Outro

You told them I would take the weekend.

Call them back.