Lovers and best friends Are just examples of Heroes and villains In an opera Maybe I'm cynical but It seems like it's never enough Fake conversations, negotiations Never letting up I know you know So let's build an Ivory Tower Will hide, back-up Will shelter both of us Suffer all the wars we have to fight 'Cuz love isn't always right Trouble with feeling Seems like it's all just a game Puzzled, defeating And always the same Excellent beginnings Kisses and tenderness Terrible endings Players defending The hits and the misses I know you know So lets build an Ivory Tower Will hide, back-up And shelter both of us And stand through all the wars we have to fight 'Cuz love isn't always right Sad but right Sad and... I know what happens When you've got a story to tell No one is understanding No one will give you a chance I know they don't believe you I know they don't believe you I know, I know, I know, I know I know you know So let's build an Ivory Tower Will hide, back-up Will shelter both of us Suffer all the wars we have to fight 'Cos love isn't all I know (I know) You know (You Know) So let's build an Ivory Tower Will hide (will hide), back-up (back-up) And shelter both of us Suffer all the wars we have to fight 'Cos love isn't always right It's sad but right