Temporary Blue

When I first laid eyes on you
That brand new, temporary blue
I had to move just barely out of view
And I knew

So picture this: a new fixture on the screen
In the next scene, I meet the best of me
And losing days is the nature of the beast
Don't I know

I know how it all plays out
Whatever plans we've made are all thrown out
Whatever part we've played is torn apart on a stage we can't sell out

And I can try to write your lines, my new friend
And just watch you throw the whole thing to the wind
I don't know how you'll go on in the end
But I know

I know how it all plays out
Whatever plans we've made are all thrown out
Whatever part we've played is torn apart on a stage we can't sell out

There'll be times when the story takes a turn
Some new line you never thought to learn
And you'll end up with the part you've earned
Don't I know

I know how it all plays out
Whatever plans we've made are all thrown out
Whatever part we've played is torn apart on a stage we can't sell out
I know how you'll go on in the end
The pleasure's mine to introduce my closest friend
And let the closing line find you well, 'til I see you again