Song Description

A man is surprised to learn that his partner wants to end the relationship, but vows to stick it out to the end.

Lyrics

So forgive me if I'm baffled,
I'm trying to comprehed
Why you're telling me
Our love is breaking down.
And I'm sitting here in shock and awe
At the speed of it's collapse
When I had no idea
We were on shaky ground.
We've had similar emotional storms
And we've always made it through before.
What's different now
To justify this assault?
Are you looking for an "out"
For a way that you can leave
And pretend to everyone it's all my fault?

At the beginning of our love
I told you I would never leave,
And I'm a man who keeps his promises.
So I'll stand by that committment
No matter how much pain it brings.
I'll be here to the bitter, bitter end,
To the bitter, bitter end.

No relationship is perfect but I hoped to make our close,
I tried to do the things that make you smile.
And I've never played emotional games
To try to get my way,
Or flattered you with stupid, empty lines.
I'm not the kind of shallow guy who looks for something better,
When the first excitement of a new love fades.
I didn't get in this relationship with an exit plan in mind,
For better or for worse I meant to stay.

(chorus)

In every normal life there are occasional bruised feelings.
With time and love any hurt can heal.
I would say I'm sorry, if that's what you wanted to hear.
But if it was that easy, you would have believed me the first time!

(chorus)