Practise fake calling my dad
So it will look like there's somebody tough
Waiting for me to walk in the door
After the Sun has gone down
And I set on home
Up a street that's familiar to me
Past that big group of figures
That force my gaze downwards
Till I can't see past my feet

Practise pretending, I know what to do when I see it
Practise pretending, I understand what not to say

Stupid girl
Stupid girl

Sometimes I call you instead
And I'll pray that you've not gone to bed
And I'll make sure you know where I am
As I make my way home
Down the street all alone

Practise pretending, I know what to do when I see it
Practise pretending, I understand what not to say

Stupid girl
Stupid girl

I don't wanna go out tonight
I just wanna sleep right tonight