How can you ask me how have I been?

I think you should know well the shape that I'm in

You tell me you wonder if I was okay

Well that's a damn fool thing to say



The water is risin, the water is ride

And you're always standin on the other side

And then comes the moment, I wait in the dawn

With hours to lie here alone



And you seem so surprised that I'm feelin this way

How am I so lonely today?

If you ever loved me the way I loved you

You would be lonely too



So here's to the lovers for old times' sake

Who don't hold each other to the promise they break

And smile through the window

And wave on the street

Cause that's all you want now from me



Should I say somethin to put you at ease?

Or should I get down on my knees?

If you ever loved me the way I loved you

You would be lonely too



If you ever loved me the way I loved you

You would be lonely too