You had a ten tonne elephant Sitting in the middle of your chest I tried to make a joke But you looked a little less than impressed I wish I could see the movie That's playing behind your eyes I wish I knew what to say But I don't so I improvise Oh, Helena It's been a while since I've seen you smile Oh, Helena It only hurts for a while ♪ It's always good to know The kind of company to keep It's always good to know Where your friends and enemies sleep Oh, Helena It's been a while since I've seen you smile Oh, Helena It only hurts for a while It only hurts for a while ♪ We're gonna turn this old hell house Back into our home And if it's true that only the good die young Then we'll both be mad, consume bad home loans Oh, Helena One of these days I've seen you smile Oh, Helena We're leaving the tears to the crocodiles Oh, Helena It only hurts, it only hurts It only hurts for a while It only hurts for a while It only hurts for a while