She led off with a right hook, caught me square across the chin
Something ’bout the time she thought she saw me checkin’ out an old girlfriend
I riposte before my brain kicked in, something mean about her mother
She said, “You hit like a girl, old man,” and took another swing, brought up my job, all my guitars, and that stupid ring.

She don’t pull punches, and there’s rounds to go
My corner’s empty, no towel to throw
Five rounds deep and I’m seein’ stars
Words don’t leave bruises, but they still leave scars
She’s throwing fire, I’m on defense
 I didn’t write the rules of engagement
We fight like hell but we never lose hope
In five minutes we’ll be huggin’ it out on the ropes

I tried duckin’ the blame, but she slipped inside
She blocked every jab I threw to try and change her mind
Now I’m hangin’ on for dear life, just prayin’ for the bell
She says, “You done?” — and I know damn well

She don’t pull punches, and there’s rounds to go
My corner’s empty, no towel to throw
Five rounds deep and I’m seein’ stars
Words don’t leave bruises, but they still leave scars
She’s throwing fire, I’m on defense
I didn’t write the rules of engagement
We fight like hell but we never lose hope
In five minutes we’ll be huggin’ it out on the ropes

10, 9, 8 — I should’ve blocked but instead I hesitate
7, 6, 5 — the pain in my chest tells me I’m alive
4, 3, 2 — stay down if you know what’s good for you
— but I never do

She don’t pull punches, and there’s rounds to go
My corner’s empty, no towel to throw
Five rounds deep and I’m seein’ stars
Words don’t leave bruises, but they still leave scars
She’s throwing fire, I’m on defense
I didn’t write the rules of engagement
We fight like hell but we never lose hope
In five minutes we’ll be huggin’ it out on the ropes
Yeah, we’ll be huggin’ it out on the ropes