Never thought that I was weak
Always thought I could get hurt pretty bad
Still get up on my own two feetI always believed that I was free
That I had some sense of integrity
That would rise above whatever tried to change meBut honey now I won't wait
For something to bring me around and smile
'Cause that only sticks for a while
Then I'm back againOh, I'm a master pretenderI always knew that I was young
But with a head held high and a shotgun
I could fool almost anyoneI never expected to be struck
By the fatal hands of fortune or by sheer bad luckBy now we won't change
And memories just rearrange
And fall into place
So I'm back againOh, I'm a master pretenderAll the streets of New York city
Sure it look pretty from way up here
And I was headed home, just found more alone
The further I'd goI always thought that you'd be here
But shit gets fucked up and people just disappearSo honey now don't be mad
Time has told me it can't be that bad
And if it is, well, big goddamn but I'll stick aroundI'll be your master defender
Yeah, I'll stick around
I'll be your master defender