[Intro]

I'm treading water, going under

What did you say?

[Verse 1]

My friends implore me

"Don't do it!

You'll get your heart smashed to the ground, no way around it"

My friends assure me

"You're too good for this

Something better waits for you beyond the corner"

Though my friends adore me

They pick me up around town

Take me out any time I'm feeling sentimental

My friends won't hold me

When I can't sleep, late at night

When I can't put out the light

Oh, this desire

Oh, this desire

[Verse 2]

I kiss your shoulder

You look me in the eye

Without panic or surprise I know I'm falling

Into your rivers

I'm moving faster now

I'm flowing further into secret harbours

Your arms are open

You're too good to miss

Without panic or surprise, I know I'm falling

Oh, this desire

[Chorus]

But what about this loneliness?

Maybe I should question this

What about this loneliness?

Maybe I should question this

[Verse 3]

My head is under the bed

You're not ready for all this

All you wanted was a moment's celebration

I'm treading water. Going under. Did you say?

My friends console me

They pick me up around town;

Take me out anytime I'm feeling temperamental

My friends will hold me when I can't sleep late at night

When I can't put out the light

Oh, this desire

Oh, this desire

[Chorus]

What about this loneliness?

Maybe I should question this

What about this loneliness?

Maybe I should question this

What about this loneliness?