Hey how ya doin'
How long has it been
Tell me your story
But keep it nice and thin

Cause I've got an ear to provide
If you'll be content with the outside of me

Can't let you touch all that's inside
Don't get too close to me,
Don't get too close to me
Can't let me feel what I can't hide
Don't get too close to me,
Don't get too close to me

How 'bout this weather
How's your mom and dad
I like you hair short like this
I guess it must be easier to have

You can fill in the blanks
With meaningless phrases we both say...

Can't let you touch all that's inside
Don't get too close to me,
Don't get too close to me
Can't let me feel what I can't hide
Don't get too close to me,
Don't get too close to me

I'm superficial, it's all that I know
I'm not sure, I've got the strength to begin
To let you see in between all the rest of me
Trapped behind 20 years of skin

I know, I know this intimate disaster
I know, I know that all it takes is time
I know, I know my heart is wrapped in plaster
I know, I know your arms are open wide...

Can't let you touch all that's inside
Don't get too close to me,
Don't get too close to me
Can't let me feel what I can't hide
Don't get too close to me,
Don't get too close to me