[Verse 1] I left my hat on the chair, my name on your door. Didn’t leave a reason— but you’re asking for more. There’s a hole in the mirror, where I used to grin. If I ever come back, don't let me in. [Chorus] Tell me, tell me— when I’m gone, do you smile? When you light that last candle, do you wait for a while? No letters, no tombstone, no truth to defend— Just pour me a drink, and pretend it’s the end. [Verse 2] The dog won’t stop laughing, the chairs have all lied. The clock’s spinning backwards— but I still haven't died. A shadow wore my jacket, and sang out of tune. It danced on your table and swallowed the moon. [Chorus – darker] Tell me, tell me— when I’m dust, will you stay? When you stir up the silence, will you sweep me away? No preacher, no chorus, no curtain to close— Just leave out the truth, and bury the rose. [Outro – whispered / spoken] After I’m gone... Tell me nothing.
