If love is a flower it needs compassion to grow But how do you nurture when you feel all alone? And if hope is a candle, my wick has burnt away My smoke is a waving, ash grey, I'm fading away Im burnt out at both ends I'm always exhausted I'm so tired, I'm trying, I'm trying Believe me I'm trying I give up, I can't do this anymore I can't do this anymore If love is a flower it needs compassion to grow But how do you nurture when you feel all alone? And if hope is a candle, my wick has burnt away My smoke is a waving, ash grey, I'm fading away If love is a flower it needs compassion to grow But how do you nurture when you feel all alone? And if hope is a candle, my wick has burnt away My smoke is a waving, ash grey, I'm fading away I've built up a wall to protect me from harm But how will I know when the right person comes along? I'm so afraid of letting anyone in at risk of getting hurt A broken heart heals protracted, beating still unheard I keep pretending that everything's okay But the truth is you're the reason It's hard to smile everyday The closer you look the less of me you'll see I keep pretending that everything's okay But the truth is you're the reason It's hard to smile everyday The closer you look the less of me you'll see