Train Tracks

If these subway walls could speak
I wonder what they'd say
If any goodbye compares to what was said today
People rushing to and fro
So busy with their days
I wonder if they noticed what was taking place

I'll hold you close this one last time
Pretend it lasts forever
Wipe the tears from my eyes
If I don't cry it's not real
Goodbye is too permanent
You whisper "see you 'round"
Just another farewell by the tracks of the Underground

It's not like I didn't see it coming
Been avoiding it for weeks
And maybe you'd think I'm heartless
'Cause there are no tears on my cheeks
But I promise it's a mask
Not all perfect things can last
And my heart as shaky as the carriage beneath my feet

I'll hold you close this one last time
Pretend it lasts forever
Wipe the tears from my eyes
If I don't cry it's not real
Goodbye is too permanent
You whisper "see you 'round"
Just another farewell by the tracks of the Underground

Conductor calls, "Last train departing!"
Does he know he's taking part in the greatest separation of them all?
Could any delay in the schedule have saved us from the inevitable?
Or was it set in stone from the start?

You hold me close this just last time
Pretend it could last forever
You turn your back with one last smile
If you don't look it's not real
Empty promises cloud the air
All the things left unsaid
Just another farewell by the tracks of the Underground
I'll hold you close this one last time
Pretend it lasts forever
Wipe the tears from my eyes
If I don't cry then it's not real
Goodbye is too permanent
You whisper "see you 'round"
Just another farewell by the tracks of the Underground
Just another farewell by the tracks of the Underground