(Intro) The scent of asphalt in the lukewarm breeze A soft roll of thunder rustles through the trees The crimson sky reflects in puddles on the ground And my umbrella's lost, with nowhere to be found (Verse 1) You waved and said "See you tomorrow" at the light This lonely walk home should be the same as last night The endless drone of cicadas hurts to hear Everything's changed, just 'cause you're not here (Pre-Chorus) The rhythm of your footsteps there beside me The memories of laughing at the stupid things we'd see They flash before my eyes, it's hard for me to breathe The words of "why" and "how" are scattered on the breeze (Chorus) "Goodbye," that single, simple word you said to me It blurs and fades into the sky for all to see Your quirky handwriting, the warmth it still imparts Your gentle voice still echoes deep inside my heart The rain that should have stopped now trickles down my cheek (Instrumental) (Verse 2) I turn the lights on, dinner served for one Two empty coffee mugs, their purpose is all done I try to carry on, but everything's a sign The crushing weight of silence, it slowly makes you mine (Pre--Chorus) I've learned that "memories" is just a pretty lie I'd rather hold this pain than let my feelings die 'Cause in the photograph, your smile is innocent and true It makes the heartache worse, so I just look away from you (Chorus) "I'm sorry," for the words I could not find a way to say They melt into the sunset of a dying summer's day I couldn't even thank you for the love you gave to me I wonder if you'll ever forgive someone so clumsy This empty space inside me soaks the summer night (Bridge) They say that time will come and wash the pain away That has to be a lie, I whisper as I pray But in the darkening sky, the first star starts to gleam I know I have to go, and live beyond this dream (Final Chorus) "Goodbye," I whisper to the glowing, crimson sky That summer spent with you, a memory that won't die I'll hold on to the joy, and I'll embrace the pain Until my tears all dry and I can smile again Is it okay to cry? Here in this lonely town after the rain (Outro) The asphalt, dry and gray A siren fades away I slowly start to walk alone My shadow on the stone
