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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Pete Farndon
Pete Farndon
Bass Guitar
James Honeyman-Scott
James Honeyman-Scott
Lead Guitar
Martin Chambers
Martin Chambers
Drums
Chrissie Hynde
Chrissie Hynde
Lead Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Chrissie Hynde
Chrissie Hynde
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Steve Nye
Steve Nye
Recording Engineer
Bill Inglot
Bill Inglot
Mastering Engineer
Bill Price
Bill Price
Mixing Engineer
Dan Hersch
Dan Hersch
Mastering Engineer
Chris Thomas
Chris Thomas
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Your private life drama, baby, leave me out
Your private life drama, baby, leave me out
Your private life drama, baby, leave me out
Your private life drama, baby, leave me out
[Verse 2]
J'ai les glands with your theatrics
Your acting's a drag
It's okay on T.V. 'cause you can turn it off
But don't try me
Yes, your marriage is a tragedy but it's not my concern
I am very superficial, I hate anything official
[Verse 3]
Your private life drama, baby, leave me out (You've been lying to someone about me, stop)
Your private life drama, baby, leave me out (You've been lying to someone about me, stop)
Your private life drama, baby, leave me out (You've been lying to someone about me, stop)
Your private life drama, baby, leave me out (You've been lying to someone about me)
[Verse 4]
Your sentimental gestures only bore me to death
You've made a desperate appeal now save your breath
Attachment to obligation through guilt and regret shit that's so wet
And your sex life complications are not my fascinations
[Verse 5]
Your private life drama, baby, leave me out (You've been lying to someone about me, stop)
Your private life drama, baby, leave me out (You've been lying to someone about me, stop)
Your private life drama, baby, leave me out (You've been lying to someone about me, stop)
Your private life drama, baby, leave me out (You've been lying to someone about me)
[Verse 6]
Oh, oh
You asked me for my advice I said, "Use the door"
But you're still clinging to somebody you deplore
And now you want to use me for emotional blackmail
I just feel pity when you lie and contempt when you cry
[Verse 7]
Your private life drama, baby, leave me out(You've been lying to someone about me, stop)
Your private life drama, baby, leave me out (You've been lying to someone about me, stop)
Your private life, your private life, leave me out (You've been lying to someone about me, stop)
Your private life drama, baby, leave me out (You've been lying to someone about me)
[Verse 8]
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
[Verse 9]
Your private life drama, baby, leave me out (You've been lying to someone about me, stop)
Your private life drama, baby, leave me out (You've been lying to someone about me, stop)
Your private life, your private life, leave me out (You've been lying to someone about me, stop)
Your private life drama, baby, leave me out (You've been lying to someone about me)
[Verse 10]
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Oh, you're mean
Written by: Chrissie Hynde

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