Put Your Foot in Your Mouth

Music and Lyrics by Alastair Moock ©2002 Moockshake Music

Don’t hold back what you say
If it comes to mind just let yourself obey
And don’t hold back what you think
Just loosen up and have yourself another drink

I never thought I’d ever hear those words come out of you
And from the look on your face, I guess you didn’t too
But you can’t take it back, you might as well just accept that fact
Stick your front leg out and put your foot in your mouth

Don’t be smart and well-behaved
Every party needs someone who’s brave
And don’t be quiet and reserved
Just shout on out any thought that might have just occurred

Those little things you swore you’d never tell anyone you do
Are now the common knowledge of everyone you ever knew
But don’t be dignified, just open up real wide
Stick your front leg out and put your foot in your mouth

Don’t keep secrets to yourself
Solitude is dangerous to your health
Share your secrets with your friends
Your meaning well will justify the ends

Those longings that you feel are probably best laid out to air
Despite the fact the person that you’re longing for is standing right there
Just open up the drain, share your pleasure and your pain
Stick your front leg out and put your foot in your mouth