He feels her smile when he's afraid --

it reminds him of his life before she went away

He might crumble, but he'll not fall

if the memory of his only love can stay that way



Still has his dreams, they will get him through

till his life means something more than to lose

Cause he's still wondering when she's coming home

and he'll tell her what he's done today

He doesn't want to lose this memory

of the only part of life to him that's safe



Still hears her key turn in the door,

disappointment running through him

She's not coming anymore

He sees his friends, turns on that charm

but his heart's not in it, doesn't want to move on



He has his dreams, they will get him through

till his life means something more than to lose

Cause he's still wondering when she's coming home

and he'll tell her what he's done today

He doesn't want to lose this memory

of the only part of life to him that's safe



He's missing out on life

because he doesn't know how long to keep her in his mind

His life's been hers too long

and now he's picking up the pieces

just to stay alive



And he's still wondering when she's coming home

and he'll tell her what he's done today

He doesn't want to lose this memory

of the only part of life to him that's safe