[Intro] [Verse 1] Failed the general, had to change the frame Found a new focus and a different game Editing the videos, fixing up the light Working in the darkroom, trying to get it right And the curvy girl with the blurry view Was right by my side, studying to heal and rescue Two or three years in a steady pose Thinking I knew how the story goes! [Pre-Chorus 1] But the flash burns out and the colors run You can't hide the shadows from the morning sun! Look out! [Chorus] Focus in, and watch it fade! Look at the goddamn mess we made! A flash of light, then it goes to black Another picture that I can't take back! You walked away and tore the screen The hardest cut that I've ever seen! out of focus and out of time! [Verse 2] The picture tore and she closed the door Left me bleeding on the studio floor Months in the dark, couldn't shake the pain Walking right through the freezing rain But I bit my tongue and I took the test Got the degree pinned to my chest! An intern kid working in the shop Waiting for the heavy tears to stop! [Pre-Chorus 2] The flash burns out and the colors run But the crazy ride had just begun! Let's go! [Chorus] Focus in, and watch it fade! Look at the goddamn mess we made! A flash of light, then it goes to black Another picture that I can't take back! You walked away and tore the screen The hardest cut that I've ever seen! out of focus and out of time! [Bridge] Then the bell rang... and she walked inside. Nowhere to run, and nowhere to hide. A heavy goddess, taking up the room A sudden light in my lingering gloom! Couldn't speak a word, I was paralyzed! But a brand new truth was crystalized! A heavy beauty, a brand new fire... The quiet birth of a fat admirer! I SAW THE FUTURE IN HER EYES! [Chorus] Focus in, and watch it fade! Look at the goddamn mess we made! A flash of light, then it goes to black Another picture that I can't take back! You walked away and tore the screen The hardest cut that I've ever seen! [Outro] Out of focus, out of time! But I know exactly what is mine! I know the shape of my future wife!
