You tell me, how can this be healthy?
It isn't holding him up, it isn't tying her down?
Locked and joined at the lips, at the loins
It's a risky operation, but a certain separation is worth the chance
God you can't get through to two so frozen in time
Drenched in whines and whispers until the certificate is signed

Tease me, centre me, tame this enemy, he's been a wasted love

Wake up Ella! What are you thinking?
I know it's the fifties, but that's no excuse
He treats you bad, he's never home, and when he is he beats you
He rattles the charms, holds you in his arms and you forget
No you can't leave your man, you'll just go back on hands and knees
Another fine performer can't differentiate between health and disease

Tease me, centre me, tame this enemy, he's been a wasted love

Get out from under the shadow of a blunder
Save yourself, save yourself
Play it down, play dumb, play around, you're just one shrug away
Suit up, take your place, step up to the plate, step out on the stage!

Tease me, centre me, tame this enemy, he's been a wasted love