You're no big break, no lifelong quake, just another song Another bump on disappointment road Something in your voice, felt like the perfect choice when we were on the phone Though I'm old, I'm young enough to hope
For another brilliant mistake Another promise I can't promise not to break And I'm afraid I'm running out of time
Throw me a rope that I can climb Watching the waves as they come in and die one by one When they reach the shore, I'm just not ready yet my Lord I need time to fail, a little time to heal, before I try again We learn how to walk, and then we sprint towards the end Of another brilliant mistake Another promise I can't promise not to break But I'm afraid I'm running out of time
Throw me a rope that I can climb I'm gonna need a little loving to believe That this is something I can do For you, it's early morning, for me, it's after noon And now you're looking over my shoulder for someone new ♪ I could be your brilliant mistake That promise you can't promise not to break Can't you tell we're running out of time? I've gotta keep you close to get you off my mind So here's one more, I'm not keeping scores on an all-time low Though I'm young, I'm old enough to know