He's trying to keep you at arm's length He ain't trying to be heartless 'Cause who in their right mind would carry on regardless? If it's ready for burning, why you polishing the casket? Ooh, you're always trying to be, trying to be, trying to be, trying to be righteous You're always trying to be, trying to be, trying to be, trying to be righteous Change your name and cut your hair Dance around like no-one's watching There's no shame in letting go Burn your bridges, start again There's a whole world for the taking Hold him tight and let him go Fake a smile, take a bow Now the party's over Oh You say it's never the right words You say it's never the right time 'Cause you're treading water while he's throwing you a lifeline Don't be a martyr, don't take him under He was the lightning to your thunder You're always trying to be, trying to be, trying to be, trying to be righteous You're always trying to be, trying to be, trying to be, trying to be righteous Change your name and cut your hair Dance around like no-one's watching There's no shame in letting go Burn your bridges, start again There's a whole world for the taking Hold him tight and let him go Fake a smile and take a bow Now the party's over It's just a temporary loss Don't sit around and count the cost Of all the moments that we lost Change your name and cut your hair Dance around like no-one's watching There's no shame in letting go Burn your bridges, start again There's a whole world for the taking Hold him tight and let him go Fake a smile and take a bow Now the party's over