Let It Slide

Well everybody keeps something up their Sleeve it seems and we know why Go ahead make your bed So you've a shiny new place to lie You're a mess, let me guess You just found out that you've been at it again Well, hand on hip, bite your lip & then convince me you're not News at Ten Are you waitin' for the proof? Are ya gonna let it ride? Are ya playin' with the truth? Or are ya gonna let it slide...? Can't we just pretend we never said it, And just forget it? Not this time! Sure you believe it's just a given And we're forgiven Are ya gonna let it slide...? Can't we just pretend we didn't get it And not regret it. I don't think so! Surely you believe we're only human But that's assumin' Some forgive some forget But I have yet to see the positive side So, cash your chips, purse your lips Stand and deliver your best alibi I presume you assume That we're just here to keep your mischief alive So, go ahead let's pretend you're never One step over the line Is your conscience on the loose? Will you take me for a ride? Gimme shelter from the truth? Or are ya gonna let it slide...? Can't we just pretend we never said it, And just forget it? Not this time! Sure you believe it's just a given And we're forgiven Are ya gonna let it slide...? Can't we just pretend we didn't get it And not regret it. I don't think so! Surely you believe we're only human But that's assumin' Can't we just pretend we never said it, And just forget it? Not this time! Sure you believe it's just a given And we're forgiven Are ya gonna let it slide...? Can't we just pretend we didn't get it And not regret it. I don't think so! Surely you believe we're only human But that's assumin' Ya know ya gotta let it... slide Now ya gotta let it... slide Are ya gonna let it...?