There’s never really a good time to say goodbye But don’t pretend it’s not a relief to hear me say: “I’m thinking, right now, maybe we should end it” Because it’s true The closer I get to you, the further I get away from me (the person that I used to be) It wasn’t always like this before; that we were in love there is no doubt But I’m not happy anymore and, for that reason, I’m out And it’s true The closer I get to you, the further I get away from me (the person that I ought to be) This is no longer any fun This couple will never be strolling into a blood red setting sun while the end credits are rolling Yes, it’s true The closer I get to you, the further I get away from me (the person that I want to be)