Red tail lights on a southbound road Your name burning its way down the back of my throat A busted lip on a long lost smile Well I haven't felt this good in quite a while 'Cause now I see the best part of loving you Wasn't good enough for me, no Yeah the, the best part of loving you Was leaving Was leaving An empty heart bears a heavy load But the one who carries it is the last to know My open arms and a scar on my chest Sometimes the ones we hold are the ones that are holding us back 'Cause now I see the best part of loving you Wasn't good enough for me, no Yeah the, the best part of loving you Oh was leaving Was leaving The best part of loving you Wasn't good enough for me, no Yeah the, the best part of loving you Was leaving Leaving Red tail lights on a southbound road Your name burning its way down the back of my throat