I should know better than to mess with you
When I know only that the best will do
And when you whisper to me softly, tenderly, and sweetly
"Nothing more that you can do"

I think I lied about the people that we used to be
Young, dumb, and pretty
Sinners in the city
Ain't it just a pity
You could put me out to dry?

You left me hanging on a clothesline
Ooh, and I'm just whipping the wind
When you're standing on a land mine
Wait for the explosion
You left me hanging on a clothesline
Come on. I'm just whipping the wind
Healing in the sunshine
Until we're close again

I'm running, while you're standing in place
I know that you're worth more than the chase
You're slapping the smile off my face
I guess I like wasting time

And you're changing with the weather
Whenever we're together
I still like dancing in the rain
And then the winds change
Know I'll never be the same

You left me hanging on a clothesline
Ooh, and I'm just whipping the wind
When you're standing on a land mine
Wait for the explosion
You left me hanging on a clothesline
Come on. I'm just whipping the wind
Healing in the sunshine
Until we're close again

Love me or leave me
Just say that you need me
Or don't, and I'll just be waving
Lost in your breeze
And all that I need
Is your saving

Don't leave me hanging on a clothesline
Ooh, and I'm just whipping the wind
When you're standing on a land mine
Don't wait for the explosion
You left me hanging on a clothesline
Come on. I'm just whipping the wind
And I'll be standing in the sunshine
Until we're close again

You left me hanging on a clothesline
Ooh, and I'm just whipping the wind
When you're standing on a land mine
Wait for the explosion

You left me hanging on a clothesline
Come on. I'm just whipping the wind
And I'll be healing in the sunshine