How can you ask me
how have I been
I think you should know well
the shape that I'm in
you say that you wondered
if I was OK
wall that's a damn fool thing to say

the water is risin'
the water is wide
and your always standin'
on the other side
and then comes the moment
I wake before dawn
with hours to lie here alone

and you seem so surprised
that I'm feelin' 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 eachother
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
tu put you at ease
or should I get down on my knees
if you ever loved me the way I loved you
you would be lonely too

if you ever loved me the way I loved you
you would be lonely too