[Verse 1: Annett Louisan]
Oh my, the mess I got myself in
I die to confess but where to begin?
Well then for starters when we say goodbye
The smile I'll be wearing is a miserable lie

[Chorus: Annett Louisan]
Cause I am quietly goin' insane
Each time that you go
Please excuse the cool that I feign
I just want you more than you should know

[Verse 2: Martin Gallop]
Well, it's hard to think of bright things to say
When someone's taking your breath away
The best I can do as I'm gasping for air
Is act like a fool who just doesn't care

[Chorus: Annett Louisan & Martin Gallop]
But I am quietly goin' insane
Each time that you go
Please excuse the cool that I feign
I just want you more than you should know

[Verse 3 Annett Louisan, Martin Gallop, beide]
Oh please forgive these weary lines
But I suppose I must have been drunk at the time
I tried to write down this song for you
Nonetheless darling most of it's true

[Chorus: Annett Louisan & Martin Gallop]
Cause I am quietly goin' insane
Each time that you go
Please excuse the cool that I feign
I just want you more than you should know
I just want you more than you should know