I know a way that you can stay away from me

It's easier than what you heard and what you see



I've been counting

And what I keep

Isn't what you need, knowing what you need

Building sure-fire hearts into life-like ones



I can't complain, explain it's hard to be that way

I can be that way

I can't believe it's up to me to fade that way

I can fade that way

Reminding me I cannot stay



I think it's strange that you could change your mind for me

I only bought your line of thought that I could see



You've been counting

On what I keep

Isn't what you need, knowing what you need

Building sure-fire hearts into life-like ones



Reminding me I can't stay alone, I don't know what you mean



I know I've finally worked it out

I can be that way. I can be that way

I know I've asked is this all true

I can fade that way. I can fade that way.