And it's just like they always say, that no one can love you if you live this way
And it's so easy for you to say. You've got a lot to learn, I think we'll go our separate ways. (I say we go our separate ways)

These worries settle in, an attest to my old sins. Replacing illusions my head's kicked in.
How'd it ever get so far, how'd it ever get so bad
A simple thought, it's really not, leaves me guessing where we stand.

And it's just like they always say, that no one can love you if you live this way
And it's so easy for you to say. You've got a lot to learn, I think we'll go our separate ways.

Now I hope you don't expect me to be singing at your birthday. Let it sink in that I won't miss this. (That I won't miss this)

And it's just like they always say, (Always say) that no one can love you if you live this way, (Live this way)
And it's so easy, (so easy) for you to say. You've got a lot to learn, I think we'll go our separate ways. (I think we go our separate)