I don't expect you'll be the one at my side, babe
Though it's been so nice to see you, nothing's changed
And we both know
That despite my best intention of laughing in old age
We've had years to get this right and now it's time to let it go
It's a real catastrophe, and that's just how it's gonna be
And I know you'll get a tiny relief when I go
So many people are falling short of themselves, babe
I guess I thought that my time had passed a long time ago
Then you showed me how caught up I'd been in my mind games.
I'm not so good these days but I'm still grateful for all that you had to show
It's a real catastrophe, and it's got me on my knees
First the pain and then the relief is how it goes
When you asked if I was still in love with you
My answer wasn't on the mark
'Cause I know I am and that's why it's so hard
To be apart
Just one more thing to say before I move on, babe
I'm sorry for the hurt I caused and I want you to grow
It's a real catastrophe, and it's got me on my knees
First the pain and then the relief is how it goes
Someone else is gonna tend to your needs
That's a false-heart worn out sleeve
And I know you'll get a tiny relief when I go
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