Left my happy childhood home behind me,
Took the Greyhound upstate to the city,
Fearless to face my prospects I had a good time,
Confident, smart ass, then I hooked your line.

Three steps forward and two steps back,
Daily struggle keeping my life on track;
Working too hard, playing much harder then
You came along to upset the order,
Three steps forward and two steps back,
I'm shattered and scattered - an emotional train wreck.

You said "Didn't I see you singing at school,
In that group you guys were really cool,"
It was a pick-up line for a pleasant afternoon,
You never left, you'd played me like a tune.

Three steps forward and two steps back
Daily struggle keepin' my life on track;
Working too hard, playing much harder then
You came along to upset the order
Three steps forward and two steps back
I'm shattered and scattered - an emotional train wreck.

Battle of wills, morning to night
I'd want to read, you'd turn out the light -
Train wreck, train wreck.

You faked it and lied our very first time,
You couldn't tell the truth with your life on the line
You say I know Jack about a lot of things - Jack's
Looking pretty good compared to the grief you bring.

Three steps forward and two steps back,
Daily struggle keeping my life on track,
Working too hard, playing much harder then
You came along to upset the order
Three steps forward and two steps back,
I'm shattered and scattered - an emotional train wreck.

Three steps forward, and a big step back,
I'm shattered and scattered - an emotional train wreck.