I wasn’t expecting it to happen that day Then came a lightning strike when you looked at me that way. I knew this was different, I knew it was right You became my light in the darkest night Then the storm came and wiped it all away The house was empty and my things were all packed Having you with me was all that I lacked Oh, I moved out the boxes and I turned the key Knowing it was the moment I had to leave Closing the door for the very last time I felt a past that would last my whole lifetime Now that the ride stopped, I want to get back on Even when it was scary, it always felt good I didn’t want it to end, no... I never thought that it would. Hard leaving the memories of you in this place But now I see my dashboard instead of your face. When the tide shifted, I tried so hard, I resisted But underneath the current was just too strong Now I’m leaving this city just to go to another To start over in a strange place that I don't belong How did we give up without a fight?! We were so connected, we were so very tight! It shouldn't have to end like this, it shouldn't have to end with this kiss I’m staring at the road in my rearview mirror Reliving the turns when it went so wrong We had a love that could last forever The kind you hear them singin in a song Suitcase in my trunk along with my one regret The one I know in my heart I will never forget. Is she looking out her window? Is she thinking of me too? Did we let go of the only real thing That we ever knew? Our love was true! When the ride stopped, I wanted to get back on Even when it was scary, it felt so good I didn’t want it to end, no... I never thought that it would. Hard leaving the memories of you in this place But now I see a dashboard instead of your face. When the tide shifted, I tried hard, I resisted But underneath the current was way too strong Now I’m leaving this city just to go to another To start over in a strange place that I don't belong How did we give up without a fight?! We were so connected, we were so very tight! It shouldn't have to end like this, it shouldn't have to end with this kiss I left. I left you. I left. I left you. In spite of the pain. I left. I left you. I had to. Oh, I had to! And the emptiness remains.
