Pieces

I gave you my life
Don't know what to say
I tried to explain
That's just not the way it goes (oh oh oh)

We've come down a long road
From the places we've once been
I'm closing my eyes now to remember how it feels
But all the good times seem out of reach

I can't stand what I've become around you
When I try to break free you wouldn't let me go
You keep tellin' me things that I don't wanna know
I want you to leave
Just turn on your heels
And go away from me

I gave you my live
You ripped it in pieces
Don't know what to say
I cannot believe this
I tried to explain
But you don't understand me
That's just not the way it goes
(oh oh oh)

I gave you all I've got but
It never seemed to be enough
No matter what I did
I wasn't able to light up your dark
Even when I tried to help you up
You'd push me away
Again and again

I can't breathe when I'm around you
I try to run away and cut these sharp reins loose
But you're pulling me back
It's not that I could choose
I'm risking a bruise
Loving you can be cruel
I wish I had the strength to finally leave you
I can't love you like this
Even if you want me to

I gave you my live
You ripped it in pieces
Don't know what to say
I cannot believe this
I tried to explain
But you don't understand me
That's just not the way it goes (oh oh oh)

It's just not right
You left my heart bleedin'
All we do is fight
Without a reason or meaning
The tears I've cried
'Cause you left me standing here in the rain
Saying 'Take it or leave it'
But that's just not the way it goes

(I can't breathe when I'm around you)
(I try to run away and cut these sharp reins loose)
(That's just not the way)
(That's just not the way it goes)