Empty Mirror – Clownishness lyrics

I couldn't work it out
I couldn't work it out
Standing before it
I tried to implore it
but I had a sudden doubt

half-thinking roundabout
whimpering from a shout
oh, what's that quotation on civilization?
It's something I care about

I have it where I want it
I have the means to flaunt it

I ask politely
I do not want to fright thee

we pussies ask politely
we do not want to, frankly
Work it out

work it out
work it out
Work it out

Work it out
Work it out
purge it out
purge it out
We're playing out