[Verse 1] You were gone When I could have been your light You believed the whispers That pulled you away in the night Crazy how you had the nerve To almost make it right But you’ll never calm the noise inside Till you trust your heart this time [Chorus] Baby, you can’t change what people say Better let them run their own way ’Cause they will, if you let them Tear your world apart Baby, they will always twist the truth But you know I was good for you We could have had it all We should have followed our hearts [Bridge] You played me with tears in your eyes Wrapped me up in beautiful lies So goodbye But don’t take my heart [Verse 2] You’re so far I’m never gonna be that light I’m picking up pieces Learning to sleep through the night Maybe I’ll be strong enough I’m just not there yet But I’ll never quiet this beating drum If I live with regret [Chorus] Baby You can’t change what people say Better let them run their own way ’Cause they will If you let them steal your spark And baby, they will always play it cool But you knew what we could do We could have had it all Ah-da, da-ah, ah-ah [Final Bridge (More Pop / Hooky)] Remember this — every kiss Every time you needed this When you reach for someone new And it’s not the same as truth I’ll be there like I always am Something real they won’t understanDING
