Cowbirds

He didn't want you to see him there

Standing in the middle of the road

Flags were up on mailboxes but

He didn't know where to go

She didn't want you to see her like that

Anything at all she could explain

Some would say she was a con all the way

And you were her latest campaign

Who knew how low they flew

Cowbirds in the neighbourhood

Start with a loan they'll take your home eventually

He knows he shouldn't but he kinda misses them

I almost said 'You heard of Stockholm Syndrome?'

But it's a bit too soon for that

He didn't wanna get pushed around

But he couldn't seem to find the words to say it

Thought he was doing a favour when the chips were down

And they would be good to repay it

We didn't wanna get too involved

Booze was in the air when he'd come over

He would knock on the door with some nothing to ask

He was just needing a shoulder

Now they're in another city

And they're down another road

You think this place looks sleepy

But it's wilder than you know

Now you know

They'll be out looking for a new home

You should know