Story Behind The Song
Recorded live at The Schoolhouse, Croton Falls, NY 4/97
Song Description
A black comedy about a failure to communicate.
| Song Length |
4:00 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Folk - General |
| Tempo |
Tempo Undefined |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Male/Female |
| Mood |
Poignant, Miserable |
Subject |
Bad Love, Dysfunctional Relations |
| Similar Artists |
Rickie Lee Jones, Leonard Cohen |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
THE OTHER SHOE
You spent the whole night watching me
While I was trying to watch TV
Then you took my hand, looked me in the eye
And spoke these words to me:
"You never give me the things I need
We're just no good for each other
I can't communicate with you at all
This relationship is over"
Why don't you come right out and say it?
Don't worry - I can take it
I'm just waiting for you to drop the other shoe
You walked into the kitchen
And rattled dishes in the sink
You've always hated cleaning up
You just wanted time to think
And then you said, "You never pay attention
You don't listen to anything I say
You can't fool yourself forever
And now I have to go away"
Why don't you come right out and say it?
Don't worry - I can take it
I'm just waiting for you to drop the other shoe
I know you're trying to tell me something
I know that something bad is coming
It's for the best - get it off your chest
Don't hold it back
Don't keep it from me
You said, "I'm sorry, but I don't love you
I guess I never really did
You can't hold me here another day
You can't play that game again"
Why don't you come right out and say it?
Don't worry - I can take it
I'm just waiting for you to drop the other shoe
I'm still waiting for you to drop the other shoe