Dogs in a manger

I had guards like watchdogs dogs in a manger
I could feel the protection possession and anger
and I drove out of there with no one behind me
Feeling funny and free

All you pretty pretenders
negligent vendors
Aren't you precious inside
I have no need for anger with intimate strangers
And I got nothing to hide

I laughed as I said it
This is my situation
It's not pictures or privilege
Its just self preservation

I don't want you to feel any obligation
would it be so funny to be free

All you pretty pretenders
negligent vendors
Aren't you precious inside
I have no need for anger with intimate strangers
And I got nothing to hide

We act empty and innocent
But we are fueled by distortions of lives led in discontent
Trading misfortunes
(now you guard your faith)
Cause faith is one thing that is hard to deliver
(temper your speed)

It feels funny being free

All you pretty pretenders
negligent vendors
Aren't you precious inside
I have no need for anger with intimate strangers

Pretty pretenders
negligent vendors
Aren't we precious inside
I have no need for anger with intimate strangers
I got nothing to hide

I had guards like watchdogs dogs in a manger