Cowbirds

He didn't want you to see him there
Standing in the middle of the road
Flags were up on mailboxes
But he didn’t know where to go

She didn't want you to see her like that
Anything at all she could explain
Some would say she was a con all the way
And you were her latest campaign

Who knew
How low they flew
Cowbirds in the neighbourhood
Start with a loan
They'll take your home eventually

He knows he shouldn’t but he kinda misses them
I almost said "You heard of Stockholm Syndrome?"
But it's a bit too soon for that

He didn't want to get pushed around
But he couldn't seem to find the words to say it
Thought he was doing a favour when the chips were down
And they would be good to repay it

We didn't want to get too involved
Booze was in the air when he'd come over
He would knock on the door with some nothing to ask
He was just needing a shoulder

Who knew
How low they flew
Cowbirds in the neighbourhood
Start with a loan
They'll take your home eventually

He knows he shouldn't but he kinda misses them
I almost said "You heard of Stockholm Syndrome?"
But it’s a bit too soon for that

Now they’re in another city
And they're down another road
You think this place looks sleepy
But it’s wilder than you know

They'll be out looking for a new home
You should know
They'll be out looking for a new home
You should know

Now you know
Now you know
Now you know