When I was younger I saw my daddy Cry and curse at the wind. He broke his own heart and I watched as he tried to re-assemble it. And my mamma swore she would Never let herself forget. And that was the day that I promised I'd never sing of love if it does not exist. But darling…
You are the only exception (4x)
Maybe I know somewhere deep in My soul that love never lasts. And we've got to find other ways To make it alone or keep a straight face. And i've always lived like this Keeping a comfortable distance. And up until now I swore to myself That I'm content with loneliness Cause none of it was ever worth the risk.
You are the only exception (4x)
I've got a tight grip on reality But I can't let go of what's part of me here. I know you're leaving tomorrow when you wake up Leave me with some kind of proof it's not a dream
Woah..
You are the only exception (8x)
And I'm on my way to believing And I'm on my way to believing