I can only see the things that you show me
However little that might be
And that's why when you're like, "hey, no one really knows me"
It's hard to feel much sympathy
I was taken aback that time that you called me
And said this wasn't the end
But your voice had lost that edge that once enthralled me
So I said "well then let's just pretend"

I never wanted to say "so long"
And maybe you're right to feel that you've been wronged
But you're the only one who could finish my songs
And make them sound so sweet

And I suppose it's a bit unfair
To all of a sudden just not be there
But don't take it to mean that I no longer care
I just can't bear to admit defeat

And is it so wrong to want to always be with you
When you don't want the same from me?
I guess what I'm trying to say is how much I'll miss you
Now that that can never be
It's just hard to accept that I'm leaving with nothing
After waiting for so long
I wish that there was a way I could go back and unsing
All those word I didn't know were wrong

I never wanted to say goodbye
I never really saw myself as that kind of guy
But now what can I do but sigh
And bid you a fond adieu

'Cause what's the point in making a scene
When we can sever our ties and just walk away clean?
I mean, you know, we're only nineteen
It's not too late for us to start anew

I never intended to cause you pain
It's just that sometimes I think without using my brain
And since there's really nothing more to explain
I'll just begin my slow retreat
I never wanted to say so long
And maybe you're right to feel that you've been wronged
But you're the only one who could finish my songs
And make them sound so sweet
And make them feel complete
And make them more upbeat