Eels: Official Band Website

Learning While I Lose

I've been tried and I've been true
But I don't always know what to do
Senses reeling from a fall
Didn't see it coming at all

Yesterday's another day
I wish had gone another way
Now today I'm trying to see
Just what's ahead for me

I've been around a while
Bumbling through the streets
Always I'm hoping for good news
This time it ain't my time but that's ok
I'm learning while I lose

Took a chance, it didn't work
Now I look like a stupid jerk
Hold your sides while you laugh
And watch my heart break in half

Dust my jacket and my shoes
Standing up and shuffling through
Go to sleep a broken man
Wake up and understand

I've been around a while
Hearing them all laugh
Well, people, I'm glad I could amuse
This time won't be my time but I'll be alright
I'm learning while I lose

Play to win or don't play at all
Take the game or don't bring your ball
Well I don't care what you say
I just wanna play

I've been around a while
Bumbling through the streets
And how easily I bruise
This time is not my time but that's just fine
I'm learning while I lose