Better This Way

Remember when you called me late in the day
You said to come over, you needed me there
I left without question, I dropped all commitments
I came to you and took you in my arms

You said I looked lovely, I asked why are you crying
You said you were hurting, you swore you were trying
I looked in your eyes, I saw all of your pain
God, I wish I could wash it away

We wanted a cottage in a field filled with flowers
We'd watch the clouds go by
And I'd do the dishes and I'd watch you grow
Until one day, you're ready to go

I'd wait by your side, help you with your struggles
I'd win the race if it meant jumping over hurdles
I'll hold onto high hopes, 'til my fingers bleed
But you know how to run, oh, you know how to run

Yes, you know how to run

So run to me baby, I'm waiting right here
With open arms and open ears
I'll hear what's been hurting and ask you to stay
You would leave me and say
It's better this way
You'd leave and say
It's better this way
But I don't think it's better this way
I don't think it's better this way