This song is perfect for my husband (except it's really aimed at a woman):

You were almost kind, you were almost true
Don't let me see that other side of you
You have learned in time that you must be cruel

Poison in everything you said
Don't you, don't you
Wonder what difference does it make
Either way?

You were almost kind, you were almost true
Why give away that other side of you?
Happens every time, so it must be true
Step on a kid, he'll grow up hating you

Poison in everything you said
Don't you, don't you
Wonder what difference does it make
Either way?

Were you ever kind, were you always cruel?
Who's ever seen that other side of you?

Happened every time, so it must be true
Where did you learn it's either him or you?

You were almost kind, you were almost true
Don't let me see that other side of you
You have learned in time that you must be cruel

Poison in everything you said
Don't you, don't you?
Wonder what difference does it make
Either way...