How can you ask me how have I been? 
I think you should know well the shape that I'm in 
You tell me you wonder if I was okay 
Well that's a damn fool thing to say 
 
The water is risin, the water is ride 
And you're always standin on the other side 
And then comes the moment, I wait in the dawn 
With hours to lie here alone 
 
And you seem so surprised that I'm feelin this way 
How am I so lonely today? 
If you ever loved me the way I loved you 
You would be lonely too 
 
So here's to the lovers for old times' sake 
Who don't hold each other to the promise they break 
And smile through the window 
And wave on the street 
Cause that's all you want now from me 
 
Should I say somethin to put you at ease? 
Or should I get down on my knees? 
If you ever loved me the way I loved you 
You would be lonely too 
 
If you ever loved me the way I loved you 
You would be lonely too