[Verse 1]
If I seem distant
Baby, I am
Words are like scissors
In your hands
And there’s no script to follow
So I just close my eyes
That way it won’t hurt so much
When we say goodbye

[Verse 2]
I feel just like an actress
Up on the stage
I can’t believe
What I’m hearing myself say

[Pre-Chorus]
And the porch light is my spotlight
So I play along with this life
That way it won’t hurt so much
When we say goodbye

[Chorus]
And did you ever love me?
Does it even matter?
Did you even notice the whole world shatter?
I just wanna hold you, tell you that I’m sorry
But I just keep it all inside
That way it won’t hurt so much
When we say goodbye
[Verse 3]
My heart feels like a circus
It’s too much to take in
It’s hard to lose a love
But you were my best friend

[Outro]
So I walk this high wire alone tonight
That way, it won’t hurt so much
When we say goodbye
That way, it won’t hurt so much
When we say goodbye