Aaron Bentley: Wish I Were an Asshole

Lyrics

Verse 1

I was there when you dirty-danced all 
	    night.
And I swear I cannot forget that sight.
 And it's not the first time I've noticed 
	    you.
You are around. I've passed you in the hall.
 I think things that I know I'll never 
	    do.
 Am I noble or cowardly? And does it matter at 
	    all?

Chorus (repeat)

I wish I were an asshole,
But scruples hold me fast.
Wish I were an asshole.
Wish I could change the past.
I wish I were an asshole.
Stop acting all aghast.
I wish I were an asshole,
'cause nice guys finish last

Verse 2

The bad drunks are the ones I envy most.
When they wake, they can blame the drink or boast.
Yes, they held you and touched you on the floor.
I'm surprised they could keep it in their pants.
I am surprised they could keep it in their pants.
I've been drunk. I've been staggering before.
I've been smashed, but that's not the way I dance.

Chorus (repeat)

I wish I were an asshole,
But scruples hold me fast.
Wish I were an asshole.
Wish I could change the past.
I wish I were an asshole.
Stop acting all aghast.
I wish I were an asshole,
'cause nice guys finish last

Verse 3

Yes, we've touched in a group hug sort of way.

But I doubt I will hold you close today.

I don't think you would see those acts as crimes.

I don't think you'd see those acts as crimes.

I'll write a song--It's how I often run.

Still, I'm true to myself and wreck my fun.

I was burned, but I'm shy a thousand times.

And your name is trivia for all I've done.

Chorus (repeat)

I wish I were an asshole,
But scruples hold me fast.
Wish I were an asshole.
Wish I could change the past.
I wish I were an asshole.
Stop acting all aghast.
I wish I were an asshole,
'cause nice guys finish last

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