e william nutter - Sets A Standard Lyrics

I called to work, to break the news
To break a heart or two
I called you, in frenzied fit
Just to tell the truth
And lover you abided by the rules of engagement
You laid yourself down into the flames for me

I called my mother this morning
Letting her know just what she meant to me
I called the next door neighbor
Just to tell them where to find the key
And they would abide by my rules
They laid themselves out for me, the fool

I drove a hundred miles
I walked the distances that no one ever wanted
And I, all of the while, I thought of you
All of the while I thought of you all

I walked away a man half broken
And honestly, now look in my eyes
Emptiness sets the standard
Or at least I believe that lie

I called the minister today
Left him a message while he ate
Told him not to bother, just to pray
But I didn't leave my name

I left my family in memory
I left them all a note to see
Jester in a court of kings
Testing, the water so deep

So I'm standing here, your typical"gun to the head"
Hoping that God won't call my bluff, and send me you
So instead of causing all this commotion
Why don't you, just show yourself and let's go home

Emptiness sets the standard
Emptiness sets the standard
Or at least I believe that lie

I called the minister today
Left him a message while he ate
Told him not to bother, just to pray