I know I said hello first, as soon as you walked in
Rocking that new haircut, and swigging back the Gin
Shoulda put my head down, you knew your luck was in
Little did I know then, your heart I'd never win
Suddenly I'm on your arm, you made me feel all queasy
Soaking up the compliments you throw around so easy
Chorus:
I know I said hello first, I hate myself so bad
I've paid the highest price though, you took the heart I had
(Don't blame her, can't hate her, she's the one done me a favour
Don't blame her, can't hate her, she's the one done me a favour )
For months I hung on every word, so good you were at lying
I ran with all the flattery, and yes I kept on trying
I wanted to believe you, I wanted the attention
The putty in your hands I was, addicted to affection
I felt just like a princess, the places we would take
Money was no object and flashy was your trait
Chorus:
I know I said hello first, I hate myself so bad
I've paid the highest price though, you took the soul I had
(Don't blame her, can't hate her, she's the one done me a favour
Don't blame her, can't hate her, she's the one done me a favour)
And then my world it ended, came crashing down on me
You sell your lines to her now, you think there is no fee
I know there is a price to pay, I know how high the cost
I paid with my own peace of mind, I know now what I lost.
I really want to warn her now, I know he'll never alter
Just one of many fools I was, I really should've called her
(Don't blame her, can't hate her, she's the one done me a favour
Don't blame her, can't hate her, she's the one done me a favour)
But then it all comes rushing back, I'd known her all my life
That girl he's playing now, that girl who'll be his wife
I know I said hello first, but she was my best friend
It wasn't just my soul you took, for me there is no end
I know I said hello first, I hate myself so bad
I've paid the highest price though, you took the trust I had.