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Then we were young and foolish Now we're older, but we're still fools Then we knew what absolute truth was Now we wonder what we will never know I undressed her like a virgin Laid her down like a seasoned whore And in the morning I brought her coffee It felt to me like my sister's bra on the floor (Chorus) And I believe I've been out of my element So long it feels like home I dream at night of being so decadent In truth, I just don't know -- I'm out of my element At a stock car race on a dirt oval In a small town in Michigan A car hits the wall and starts turning over Bursts into flames as the people gasp and stare Driving home with my heart numbed with whiskey Oncoming headlights all dance and weave In my head is the same burning movie I wonder what will become of me And I believe I've been out of my element So long it feels like home I dream at night of being so decadent In truth, I just don't know I just don't know, I just don't know -- I'm out of my element Called my ex-wife at home on the East coast Let it ring until I lost count Left a suicide note on the counter Got in my car and drove out of town Sat by the jukebox at a beer-and-shot tavern Drank with the waitress 'till half past two Took her home like a slow burning cigarette Not what I wanted but I didn't know what else to do Back at home I saw my note on the counter Crumpled it up behind my own back Grinding her ashtray lips on the sofa I felt so good I forgot that I felt bad And I believe I been out of my element So long it feels like home I dream at night of being so decadent In truth, I just don't know I just don't know, I just don't know I'm out of my element -- out of my element Out of my element