How can you ask me how have I been
  I think you should know well the shape that I'm in
  You tell me you wondered if I was ok
  That's a damn fool thing to say
  
  The water is rising the water is wide
  And your always standing on the other side
  Then comes the moment I wake in the dawn
  With hours to lie here alone
  
  You seem so surprised that I'm feeling this way
  How am I so lonely today
  If you ever loved me the way I loved you
  You would be lonely too
  
  So here's to the lovers for old times sake
  Who don't hold each other to the promise they break
  And smile through the window and wave on the street
  'Cause that's all you want now from me
  
  Should I say something to put you at ease
  Or should I get down on my knees
  But if you ever loved me the way I love you
  You would be lonely too
  But if you ever loved me the way I love you
  You would be lonely too