Everything he did had no meaning The answer was black and white He sat there wondering if things would get better in a while Sitting on his own Penning down his thoughts A song is stuck in his head Some inspiration arises when he remembers what she said "No I promise I won't leave But I just can't guarantee That I'll stay For you For life" Crying on his shoulder day and night She comes to him for advice The tears soak up over time Weeping about the same old guy Realizing his place within her life Mistaking him for a friend An anchor pulls down on his heart when he remembers the end "No I promise I won't leave But I just can't guarantee That I'll stay For you For life" "No I promise I won't leave But I just can't guarantee That I'll stay For you For life" He doesn't understand All the white lies As the truth Behind her eyes Hurting and confused Watch him run away He said "I don't know what's here It's hard to see at night" There he sees the light An escape route back home Now she's running out into the night I'll follow her to something better than me I wish I had it better than this old life Something's got a hold It's time to let her be "No I promise I won't leave But I just can't guarantee That I'll stay For you For life" "No I promise I won't leave But I just can't guarantee That I'll stay For you For life"