From the recording Fools
The Worm Turns is about a fool who reflects on the many damages they’ve caused in their life. Even though they have learned from these incidents, this song is a case of going ahead and acknowledging that they played the bad guy at these times.
Lyrics
I was doing pretty well until I wasn't
I did right by you until I didn’t
See how the worm has turned
I was the scapegoat long ago
Recall that time you played the purely sacrificial lamb
And I spent a weekend eating crow
I was quite dependable until i wasn't
You saw me as a loyal friend until you didn't
See how the worm has turned
I was the scapegoat long ago
Recall that time you played the purely sacrificial lamb
And I spent a fortnight eating crow
Working hard to understand the way I used to be….
It’s hard to process, but it’s even harder to say
because
I held the moral high ground until I lost it
She would put her trust in me until she wouldn't
See how the worm has turned
I played the scapegoat long ago
Recall that time you were the purely sacrificial lamb
And I spent a year just eating crow
I knew exactly what to do until I didn't.
I showed the world a happy face until I couldn’t
See how the worm has turned
I played the scapegoat long ago
Recall that time you were the purely sacrificial lamb
And I spent a decade eating crow