[Verse 1]

Can hold my breath, only for a little while

'Til reality starts sinking in

Once again, I'm settling for second best

Turn the page and skip to the end

To where I swore that I would try

Since the last time I crossed that line

In the back of my mind, I know

[Chorus]

It only hurts when your eyes are open

Lies get tossed and truth is spoken

It only hurts when that door gets opened

Dreams are lost and hearts are broken

[Verse 2]

Miles away, promise from a burning bed

Two worlds should never collide

One word would end it if you ever heard

Tear the page out that reminds me

When I swore that I'd be strong

Now, the next time has come and gone

Well, maybe I'm wrong, I know

[Chorus]

It only hurts when your eyes are open

Lies get tossed and truth is spoken

It only hurts when that door gets opened

Dreams are lost and hearts are broken

[Bridge]

I know what you're feeling

It's hard to believe in someone

Someone who's not there

I know that you're waiting

'Cause love is worth saving

But only for so long, so long, so long

[Pre-Chorus]

I swore that I would try

Since the last time

The last time

[Chorus]

It only hurts when your eyes are open

Lies get tossed and truth is spoken

It only hurts when that door gets opened

Dreams are lost and hearts are broken

[Chorus]

It only hurts when your eyes are open

Lies get tossed and truth is spoken

It only hurts when that door gets opened

Dreams are lost and hearts are broken