OVERVIEW

LYRICS

Music Video

Featured In

Listen to Thirteenth Step by A Perfect Circle
ALBUMThirteenth StepA Perfect Circle
Listen to 2000s Rock Essentials featuring A Perfect Circle
PLAYLIST2000s Rock EssentialsApple Music 2000s
Listen to A Perfect Circle Essentials featuring A Perfect Circle
PLAYLISTA Perfect Circle EssentialsApple Music Hard Rock
Listen to Weights featuring A Perfect Circle
PLAYLISTWeightsApple Music Fitness
Listen to Rock Hits: 2003 featuring A Perfect Circle
PLAYLISTRock Hits: 2003Apple Music Rock
Listen to Rock Hits: 2004 featuring A Perfect Circle
PLAYLISTRock Hits: 2004Apple Music Rock
Listen to Inspired by Smashing Pumpkins featuring A Perfect Circle
PLAYLISTInspired by Smashing PumpkinsApple Music Alternative
Listen to 2003 triple j Hottest 100 featuring A Perfect Circle
PLAYLIST2003 triple j Hottest 100Apple Music Alternative
Listen to Zebra & Giraffe: Influences featuring A Perfect Circle
PLAYLISTZebra & Giraffe: InfluencesApple Music Alternative

Top Songs By A Perfect Circle

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Maynard James Keenan
Maynard James Keenan
Lead Vocals
Troy Van Leeuwen
Troy Van Leeuwen
Electric Guitar
Billy Howerdel
Billy Howerdel
Electric Guitar
Jeordie White
Jeordie White
Bass Guitar
Josh Freese
Josh Freese
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Billy Howerdel
Billy Howerdel
Songwriter
Maynard James Keenan
Maynard James Keenan
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Billy Howerdel
Billy Howerdel
Producer
Steve Duda
Steve Duda
Assistant Recording Engineer
Andy Wallace
Andy Wallace
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Clever got me this far, then tricky got me in
I am what I'm after, I don't need another friend
Smile and drop the cliche till you think I'm listening
Take just what I came for then I'm out the door again
[Verse 2]
Peripheral on the package, don't care to settle in
Time to feed the monster, I don't need another friend
Comfort is a mystery crawling out of my own skin
Just give me what I came for then I'm out the door again
[Verse 3]
Lie to get what I came for
Lie to get just what I need
Lie to get what I crave
Lie and smile to get what's mine
[Verse 4]
I am what I'm after, I don't need another friend
Nod and watch your lips move if you need me to pretend
Because clever got me this far then tricky got me in
I'll take just what I came for then I'm out the door again
[Verse 5]
Lie to get what I came for
Lie to get what I need now
Lie to get what I'm craving
Lie and smile to get what's mine
[Verse 6]
Give this to me
Mine, mine, mine
Take what's mine
Mine, mine, mine
Take what's mine
Mine, mine, mine
[Verse 7]
Lie to get what I came for
Lie to get what I need now
Lie to get what I crave
Lie, just smile and get what's mine
[Verse 8]
Give this to me
Take what's mine
Mine, mine, mine
Take what's mine
[Verse 9]
Give this to me
Take what's mine
Take what's mine
Mine
Take what's mine
Take what's mine
Take what's mine
This is mine
Mine
Mine
Written by: Billy Howerdel, Maynard James Keenan

Shazam Footer

Select language:

Company

Legal

Google Play Store
Apple App Store
Chrome Web Store
Galaxy Store

Follow Us

© Copyright 2025 Apple Inc. and its affiliates | Supplier Responsibility
instagramSharePathic_arrow_out