[Verse 1]
And hate runs through my blood
Well my tongue was in love
But my heart was left above
I've got to be leaving now
I thought I'd never be shot down
But girl I'm black and blue
So beaten down for you
Well I'm beaten down in bloom

[Chorus]
Don't break away
I waste away
Don't break away

[Verse 2]
And lay me out across the grey
Hours I should have kept at bay
Well I had a chance to get away
I can't escape my own escape
Even more when it's sweet to the taste
Red stairs lead sense astray
I look up and seek for faith
Oh but girl just lean over and say
Well lay me down
Pull me out
Well take my crown again
He's submerged in doubt

[Verse 3]
But wait, I make my last request
See this could be the best
But blue I need to rest
See I been broken down
So much has lost it now
I just stop and say
Girl don't you worry? bout a thing
Baby, blue