You are not alone;
I gave my heart to you years ago
It was an even trade -
happened on the same day you gave your heart away to me
Therefore when your heart is breaking I am the one with knives in my chest
And when your nightmares wake you I am the one
who finds no rest
I can watch your teardrops fall
I can catch them if I'm fast enough
But I can't make them stop.

I have tried to reach you in every way - in every way
And I have failed to reach you in any way - in any way
You are in so much pain
I did not inflict it, I cannot take it away
I am helpless

There are nights where all I can do is remain by your side,
fighting for your smile
There are days when I think it comes back for a while
But when your hopes are falling I am the one who's down
And when you drink I am the one who drowns.
I can chase after you
I can catch you if I'm fast enough
But I can't make you stop.

These open arms could be your wings -
I would shield you from those things
I would be the one to keep you safe from harm...