Past and Present

Burst at the seams

Of a Hollywood dream

But it's more like a Dollywood affair

Did my hair real nice

Nah, I didn't think twice

'Bout the damage that I can't repair

Recipe for disaster

Here and thereafter

I sang upon the stage

Mix some wine with some sadness

You unleash a madness

Like a dog let out of a cage

Don't let the fools fool you, my dear

Let my lessons save you some resentment

Make them respect you and don't let 'em mess you

'Cause the past cannot dictate the present

There's rhyme and there's reason

And through every season

We learn and we learn to let go

I got caught in a sickness

And he did bear witness

To my lowest of lows

No, I just don't like him

This isn't to spite him

I just can't stand his face

An enabling creep

'Cause when I needed sleep

He passed me a drink that was laced

Don't let the fools fool you, my dear

Let my lessons save you some resentment

Make them respect you and don't let 'em mess you

'Cause the past cannot dictate the present

I'm trying to forget him

Wish I never met him

Wish I could move on with my life

Well, every now and then

A memory flashes in

And I'm cringing just at the sight

I'll let you in on a secret

And if you can keep it

I might let you in on two

My list of regrets

Well, I have to admit

My regret number one is you

Don't let the fools fool you, my dear

Let my lessons save you some resentment

Make them respect you and don't let 'em mess you

'Cause the past cannot dictate the present

Don't let the fools fool you, my dear

Let my lessons save you some resentment

Make them respect you and don't let 'em mess you

'Cause the past cannot dictate the present