Guilty Talk
Lips Lyrics

No more of that guilty talk
Stop talking about feeling guilty

Stand up for a second look
Take a closer, more objective look at the situation

You were the one to comfort me
You were the person who provided me with support and comfort

I won’t believe it when you say you’re less than me
I refuse to accept that you are inferior or lesser than me

Prune back, don’t let him run wild
Restrain and control him, don't allow him to act recklessly

for the sake of the middle child
In consideration of the needs and well-being of the middle child

It’s not the way that it should be
This is not how things should be

I won’t believe it when you say you’ve got nothing on me
I won't accept your claim that you have no advantage or power over me

These aren’t the rules, mum
These rules are not fair or just, mom

Sure way to lose, mum
It's a guaranteed way to fail, mom

I don’t believe in this charade
I don't believe in this deceptive act or pretense

No more of that foolish talk
Stop engaging in foolish conversations

Take a page from a foreign book
Learn from the experiences or lessons of someone from a different culture

Roll out the red, the lights turn low
Create an enticing and intimate atmosphere

Crowd in together
Come closer and gather in a tight group

Now this is our kind of show
This is the type of event or performance we enjoy

Step back, don’t want all to see
Refrain from drawing too much attention or being too visible

Blend in with good company (cheers!)
Assimilate and harmonize with respectable and well-regarded individuals

It’s not the way that we should be
This is not the right way for us to behave

Favour the meek ones
Give preferential treatment to the humble and modest ones

Too scared to speak, mum
They are too afraid to express themselves, mom

I Don’t believe in this charade
I don't believe in this deceptive act or pretense

It’s just the way that things will be
This is simply how things are going to be

I tried bravado but it didn’t suit me
I attempted to be overly confident and boastful, but it didn't feel authentic or right for me