Brilliant Mistake (Red Bus Demo)

I thought I was the king of America
Where they bought Coca-Cola just like vintage wine
Now I try hard not to become hysterical
But I'm not sure if I am laughing or I'm crying

I wish that I could push a button
And talk in the past and not the present tense
And watch this hurting feeling
Disappear like it was common sense
It was a fine idea at the time
Now it's a brilliant mistake

You left me with your king-size independent streak
You said they'll love you more than I could ever love you then
For God's sake give me strength in favour of the weak
I've seen it humble bitter bastards and cheerful knuckle men

I was the one
You said you'd never turn your face against
Now watch that loving feeling
Disappear like it was common sense
It was a fine idea at the time
Now it's a brilliant mistake

Everybody wants to be the king of London town
And walk upon the boulevard of broken dreams
Now all my friends wear very kind and concerned frowns
And stitch me up as my life comes apart at the seams

I wish that I could push a button
And talk in the past and not the present tense
And watch this hurting feeling
Disappear like it was common sense
It was a fine idea at the time
Now I'm a brilliant mistake