You’ve been in my head so much I should start charging you rent
You take up lots of space and I haven’t seen a single cent
Like the worst roommate ever cause I can’t get any peace
The first thing when I wake up, the last thing before I sleep
Ah
I’ll change the locks
I’m sorry you can’t stay here, though you’re charming and you’re cute
But you don’t give me what I’m due, I’ve gotta give your ass the boot
Like the worst roommate ever, make my life a living hell
Cause when you’re here I can’t focus on anything else
Ah
I’ll change the locks
This is your eviction notice, give me back my mind
Oh you’re done, no more freeloading
Babe, you’re out of time
I want you out
I can’t believe I let you stay so long for free
I’d rearrange my life for you and you ain’t done nothing for me
I’m throwing all your things outside cause I have to be strong
You should have seen it coming, I’ve been patient far too long
Like the worst roommate ever because I do all the work
You know it’s really not that hard just not to be a jerk
Ah
I’ll change the locks
This is your eviction notice, give me back my mind
Oh you’re done, no more freeloading
Babe, you’re out of time
I want you out
I can’t believe I let you stay so long for free
I’d rearrange my life for you and you ain’t done nothing for me
This is supposed to be my space
And I would have been happy to let you stay
And all you’d have to do my love, is pay me with your time
But it’s too late
This is your eviction notice, give me back my mind
Oh you’re done, no more freeloading
Babe, you’re out of time
I want you out
I can’t believe I let you stay so long for free
I’d rearrange my life for you and you ain’t done nothing for me
I wouldn’t mind a roommate ‘cause I feel pretty alone
And all I need’s a little love to make this house a home
But make me a priority or just see yourself out
Cause you can’t take and never give, that’s not what love’s about
Ah
My door is always open, all you have to do is knock
credits
from Everywhere and Nowhere,
released April 23, 2021
Words and music by Anne Reburn
Produced by Bill Lefler
Mixed by Andrew Oedel at Ghost Hit Recording
Mastered by Hans DeKline
Slide guitar written and performed by Alan Murphy
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