Well I never said I was easy to live with
That's never been a good bet
Seems like you been getting a piece of my mind
From the first day that we met

I'm tellin' it just like it is
Just so you know where I'm at
So if your tender feelings get hurt
Baby I'm sorry 'bout that

In advance, I apologize
For everything I'm gonna say
In advance, if I criticize
Don't you go walkin' away
Don't get all defensive on me
You knew all along how I'd be
It ain't all sweetness and romance
So I apologize in advance

Today, tomorrow and every damn day
You're gonna know how I feel
I never seem to hold anything back
I just like keepin' it real

I'm tellin' it just like it is
I ain't no diplomat
I can tell by your eyes that you're feelin' the pain
Well baby I'm sorry about that

In advance, I apologize
For everything I'm gonna say
In advance, if I criticize
Don't you go walkin' away
Don't get all defensive on me
You knew all along how I'd be
It ain't all sweetness and romance
So I apologize in advance

You know that I love you madly
But I keep behaving so badly
Honey we're gonna be fine
Once I get done speaking my mind