[Verse 1] You left your blue mug by the sink A crescent stain, a chipped-up rim I wash it, then I set it back Like some small way to let you in You say you love me, then go quiet I read the pause between your words I try to make a home of almost And wonder why it always hurts [Pre-Chorus] Is it the wanting, is it the wait? How can a soft thing bruise this way? [Chorus] Why does love hurt so much? When your hand fits mine like it does We get close, then we come undone Still I reach when I should run Why does love hurt so much? I keep asking, I keep asking [Verse 2: Female] I know the shape of your apology The careful eyes, the practiced start I say, "It's fine," before you finish Then carry every word apart [Verse 2: Male reply] I never meant to make you doubt me I lose the thread, I lose the nerve I want to say the thing that matters But leave you guessing what you're worth [Pre-Chorus] Is it the wanting, is it the wait? How can a soft thing bruise this way? [Chorus] Why does love hurt so much? When your hand fits mine like it does We get close, then we come undone Still I reach when I should run Why does love hurt so much? I keep asking, I keep asking [Bridge] Maybe love is not the answer Maybe love is how we try You look up, I let the silence pass And stay beside you for tonight [Final Chorus] Why does love hurt so much? When your hand fits mine like it does We get close, then we come undone Still I reach when I should run Why does love hurt so much? I keep asking, I keep asking [Outro] Your blue mug waits beside the sink I leave it there; you leave it clean
