Don't mistake a fuse for a wick If death is coming, let it be quick Light a candle Curse the darkness Either way I tried my hardest Throw away the key It's fine by me See the tears of fear Beg for it to disappear Watch hope wither on the vine It happens every day, the long goodbye Can you recognize the pain? Too late to try You let the moment fly Too late you turn your head You know you've said The long goodbye I'll keep treading water Out past the waves See how far I can get From this place No saving grace Lost all face, fought to erase Left with the disguise And it's no surprise Goodbye Goodbye Goodbye Goodbye Can you recognize the pain? Too late to try