[Verse 1] I fix my lipstick in a bathroom light, Wash my hands like it’ll set me right. Some girl says, “Love your dress,” and I say, “Thanks,” Then stare at my reflection by the sinks. I check the time, then tuck my phone away, Take one more breath before I walk away. I slip into the crowd, the music’s on, I can’t help but wonder how the world keeps moving on. [Pre-Chorus 1] I take a drink and let the silence drown, While everybody’s dancing all around. I smile at someone passing through the light, Like I haven’t lost the reason I came out tonight. [Chorus] I came here to forget how much it hurts, Put on a pretty dress and make it work. I told myself that I could dance through anything, But grief has got a way of following. I’m smiling with my eyes full of rain, Dancing like a stranger to my pain. I came here looking for who I was before, Now I’m leaving tears on the dance floor. Yeah, I’m leaving tears on the dance floor. [Verse 2] I let a stranger pull me through the crowd, She says she loves this song, I sing it loud. For half a second, I forget what’s true, Then turn to share the moment out of habit with you. I catch myself and laugh beneath the lights, As if forgetting means I’m doing alright. It’s cruel how joy can find me for a beat, Then leave me with your absence underneath. [Pre-Chorus 2] I press my lips together, count to three, As if that’s all it takes to steady me. The room is full, but all I seem to hear, Is every little thing that says you’re not here. [Chorus] I came here to forget how much it hurts, Put on a pretty dress and make it work. I told myself that I could dance through anything, But grief has got a way of following. I’m smiling with my eyes full of rain, Dancing like a stranger to my pain. I came here looking for who I was before, Now I’m leaving tears on the dance floor. Yeah, I’m leaving tears on the dance floor. [Bridge] I reach into my pocket for my phone, Your name is still the first one that I know. I open up our messages again, And type a little something I can’t send. I watch the cursor blinking on the screen, Delete the words before they can be seen. One finger hovering above your name, As if there’s still a chance you’ll answer me. [Final Chorus] I came here to forget how much it hurts, Put on a pretty dress and make it work. I thought that I could leave you at the door, But I can’t even tell you things anymore. I’m smiling with my eyes full of rain, Dancing while your face lights up my brain. I came here looking for who I was before, But she’s not coming back through that door. Now I’m leaving tears on the dance floor. Yeah, I’m leaving tears on the dance floor.
