Sets A Standard

I called to work, to break the news To break a heart or two I called you, in frenzied fit Just to tell the truth And lover you abided by the rules of engagement You laid yourself down into the flames for me I called my mother this morning Letting her know just what she meant to me I called the next door neighbor Just to tell them where to find the key And they would abide by my rules They laid themselves out for me, the fool I drove a hundred miles I walked the distances that no one ever wanted And I, all of the while, I thought of you All of the while I thought of you all I walked away a man half broken And honestly, now look in my eyes Emptiness sets the standard Or at least I believe that lie I called the minister today Left him a message while he ate Told him not to bother, just to pray But I didn't leave my name I left my family in memory I left them all a note to see Jester in a court of kings Testing, the water so deep So I'm standing here, your typical"gun to the head" Hoping that God won't call my bluff, and send me you So instead of causing all this commotion Why don't you, just show yourself and let's go home Emptiness sets the standard Emptiness sets the standard Or at least I believe that lie I called the minister today Left him a message while he ate Told him not to bother, just to pray