My friend’s got a bruise on his leg, a bruise on his leg
Every time you speak.
My friend’s got a bruise on his leg,
Where I press my knee
Every time you speak.
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Actually, the bottom line,
You tell the truth sometimes.
Sometimes you tell the truth
Like you’re pulling taffy.
My friend’s got a bruise on his arm, a bruise on his arm
Every time you speak.
My friend’s got a bruise on his arm,
Where I shove my elbow
Every time you speak.
[Chorus]
My friend’s got a bruise on his ribs where I poke my finger
Every time you speak.
My friend’s got a bruise on his ribs,
His rib cage is now numb
Every time you speak.
[Chorus]
"It's about a gesture; about sitting next to a friend and elbowing them in the side when you're talking to another person who's totally lying to you. It's about that bruise you get when your friend's nudging you."