If you don't mind, I will start again alone
If you don't mind, I'll move myself along

I don't know why everyone thinks I'm still head-over-heels for Maureen. I mean, I've always felt something special for her, but that's changed. I don't feel the same way about her anymore. Besides, she's with Joanne. She doesn't need me anymore.

You take up my time, fill my head with delusions
And leave me blind, like I'm starin' at the sun

I wish I had seen what she was doing sooner, but I was too focused on making her happy, and at the time, that was all I cared about.

'Cause I can't, and I won't look away when you walk
And I'm through with being tied to nothing

All I could think about was her. If she would pout, all I would think about was seeing her amazing smile. If she would smile, all I could think about was hearing her beautiful laugh. I never saw what she was doing to me.

I liken a razor to the way you cut the bone
Get down on my knees and lift you up onto your throne

I gave up everything for her. I sacrificed so much just to make her happy, and yet, it never seemed to be enough.

Oh, I wasn't ready to be leaving all alone
But your smile lights a fire in everyone

I suppose I didn't want to see what was happening at first. I was perfectly fine with the lie I—no, we—lived, as long as it made her happy.

I finally realized that underneath the waves are rolling

I'm not sure what made me see how much I had changed, but I know that I didn't like what I saw.

I cover my eyes, and whisper in your ear

When I ended it with Maureen, I could see relief in her eyes. I suppose she didn't like what she saw either.

You make all the rain explode and pour the thunder on the faceless
I'm holding my own in the face of you

I let them tease me about still being in love with Maureen because I know it isn't true. Though a small part of me still wishes that I could be with her, the rest of me knows it's better this way.

So , Baby, if you don't mind I'll start again alone
And, Baby, if you don't mind I'll move myself along
And, Baby, if you don't mind I'll take it as it comes

I don't need her anymore.


'Cause your smile lights a fire, in your eyes every time
And your smile lights a fire in everyone

Somehow, I know I'll be just fine