[Verse 1]

We started like children

Lost in the building by the wall

Hope lost to fear

And nothing was clear when lost it all

[Chorus]

This is how, how we tried

This is where, where it died

This is how, how we cried

Like the dogs left outside

[Verse 2]

We were so cautious

Guarding our losses viciously

I’m never grieving

Tender like ravens by the sea

[Chorus]

This is how, how we tried

This is where, where it died

This is how, how we cried

Like the dogs left outside

[Verse 3]

I am too shy to cry

You did the work and took the blame

Winning these battles

Losing the war, what did I gain?

[Chorus]

This is how, how we tried

This is where, where it died

This is how, how we cried

Like the dogs left outside

[Verse 4]

These words are like sharp knives

Ruining our lives every time

Crying to our son

I was just so wrong every time

[Chorus]

This is how, how we tried

This is where, where it died

This is how, how we cried

Like the dogs left outside