You tried to undermine me Painted a picture of an oversimplified me But you couldn't quite discern me And you found that to be threatening So you took it upon yourself to teach me a lesson or two Baby made me see I was such a fool To think I deserved much more than my plate had been served Oh, I was such a fool, but you saved me from becoming a disgrace And now I know my rightful place So baby use me, 'cause using me will help me to save face It took being brought down to my knees To ascertain what is good for me I was riding on a high wave I didn't know I needed to be saved Until you took the liberty to teach me a lesson or two Darling made me see I was such a fool To think I'm entitled to much more than I was provided Oh, I was such a fool, but you saved me from becoming a disgrace And now I know my rightful place So baby use me, 'cause using me will help me to save face