I Don't Blame You

Cat Power

Last time I saw you, you were on stage

Your hair was wild, your eyes were red

And you were in a rage

You were swinging your guitar around.

Cause they wanted to hear that sound

But you didn't want to play.

And I don't blame you.



I don't blame you.



Been around the world, in many situations

Been inside many heads in different positions

But you never wanted them that way.

What a cruel price you thought that you had to pay.

And that for all that shit on stage.



But it never made sense to them anyway,

Could you imagine if when they turned their backs

They were only scratching their heads.

Cause you simply deserve the best.

And I don't blame you



They said you were the best,

But then they were only kids

Then you would recall the deadly houses you grew up in

Just because they knew your name,

Doesn't mean they know from where you came

What a sad trick you thought that you had to play.

But I don't blame you



They never owned it

And you never owed it to them anyway.



I don't blame you.