From the recording That's My New Rule

Written by Jim Oliver
Produced by Chris Cangeleri

David Finch: pedal steel
Tom Huber: drums
Rich Coyle: organ
Chris Cangeleri: vocals, guitar, bass, mandolin

Lyrics

I've been stripped of my pride
Like an old Cadillac
Whose fenders have rusted
Headlights have cracked
You crippled my heart when you stepped on my pride
Whatever was left, you just tossed that aside

Walking out was one thing
I tried to understand
Working on what ailed us was not in your plan
Waking up with your ex in never-never land
Was just plain cruel
I'm never gonna let you love me again
That's my new rule.

Oh, man I've been burned
But never like this
Now I'm sporting a scar that a blind man can't miss
I need to make sure this don't happen again
So I'll hurt you the best way I can.

Walking out was one thing
I tried to understand
Working on what ailed us was not in your plan
Waking up with your ex in never-never land
Was just plain cruel
I'm never gonna let you love me again
That's my new rule.

What do you see when you look at yourself?
Tell me honestly.
Is this the like that you wanted to lead?
Broken hearts left in the dust
No one that someone would trust
Maybe baby someday you'll shine
Now you just rust.

Walking out was one thing
I tried to understand
Working on what ailed us was not in your plan
Waking up with your ex in never-never land
Was just plain cruel
I'm never gonna let you love me again
That's my new rule.