[Verse 1]

I heard it said that words are deadly things

I was surprised to find myself alive and breathing

I said, "I know it's tough, but I'm growing up

And your love it just ain't good enough

So I'm taking back my heart for me."

[Verse 2]

And I was lured into every word you'd speak

Yeah when I was young you could tie my tongue and weaken my knees

But the line's been drawn and I'm moving on

And another girl will come along

So I'm taking back my heart for me

[Bridge]

This is the end of the road

This is where we part

You can keep all your memories but I'm taking my heart

Turns out being away is a wonderful way to be

I'm going back to the earth

Back to open doors

Back to Beach Boys records and minor fourths

'Cause I'm taking back my heart for me

[Verse 3]

And I heard it said that words are deadly things

So I was surprised to find myself alive and breathing

I said, "I know it's tough, but I'm growing up

And your love it just ain't good enough

So I'm taking back my heart,"

I said, "I'm taking back my heart

I'll be taking back my heart for me."