Lyrics

By Surprise

I’m suddenly tongue-tied and stupid
I can’t hardly think of a thing to say
BUT I'm used to using words with precision and efficiency
So it’s strange for me to be behaving this way
I’m unaccustomed to this smile on my face

I’ve strayed from the beaten path I chose so long ago
Where clouds have no silver lining
And I’m forced to conclude that my attitude
Was in dire need of some refining
But, baby, you came along and threw my spine out of place

“Cause you saw right through my thin disguise
And all my clever alibis
You caught me right between the eyes
All together by surprise

Y’know, I wasn’t looking for a long lost love
Never thought about it much to speak of
Then suddenly, I turned around, and there you were
After that everything’s a blur
Next thing I knew it we were sharing some space

“Cause you saw right through my thin disguise
And all my clever alibis
You caught me right between the eyes
Out of nowhere, by surprise

Now the veils are lifted, scales are gone
I ain't got no crutches left to lean on
Baby, you cut through the darkness like a butter knife
Shed a little light down into my life
I must admit to an abundance of grace

“Cause you saw right through my thin disguise
And all my clever alibis
You caught me right between the eyes
All of a sudden, by surprise

And you brushed right past my pack of lies
You went up my nose and down my ties
You caught me right between the eyes
Absolutely by surprise