The Smartest Person I Know - The Waitresses

Consider this…

The smartest person I know

Was worried that they don’t fit in

When everyone’s running this way

They’re always running that way

The smartest person I know

Was worried about their career

Their work was once important

Now it’s empty and redundant

And when they mentioned something ‘bout a fifth wheel…

I told the smartest person I know

«big wheels turn real slow

When you finally get a bone to throw

There’s no dog around to catch it.»

«the trouble with you is you’re right

You’re awkward because you’re normal

You’re worthlessly over-qualified

And hopelessly hopeful.»

«the trouble with you is you’re right

You’re the smartest person I know

That’s why you feel like fifth wheel…»

«the trouble with you is you’re right

Isn’t that most inspiring?

Really such a comfort

Useful and encouraging.»

«the trouble with you is you’re right

And the smartest person you know

Also probably feel like a fifth wheel…»

The smartest person I know

Was worried about their lover

«we were both going this way

Now we’re both going that way.»

The smartest person I know

Asked if anybody else was sick of living

With the end just around the corner

Under the boom that never comes

And again they mentioned something ‘bout a fifth wheel…

«the trouble with you is you’re right

You’ve got values so you’re immoral

You struggle ‘cause you work too hard

Not cool ‘cause you’re too real.»

«the trouble with you is you’re right

Like this other person I know who says

I’M the smartest person they know

And be glad that I feel like a fifth wheel…»