The corner store is out of your brand of cigarettes

The rain has stopped and left the dark grey sidewalks wet

Twice burned you're saying things that you would like to forget

It's been a while since you've lost your confidence

A nervous smile, an empty place

You watch the floor, I hesitate

How long does it take to know it's not just circumstance

How long should I wait knowing there won't be another chance

Too much, too late, an empty place

You watch the floor, I hesitate

There's nothing left to see

See my eyes closed in fear

Tell me what I want to hear

How long does it take to know it's not just circumstance

How long should I wait knowing there won't be another chance

Too much, too late, an empty place

You watch the floor, I hesitate

There's nothing left to say

See my eyes closed in fear

Tell me what I want to hear

There's nothing left to see

See my eyes shut with fear

Tell me what I want to hear

How long does it take to know it's not just circumstance

How long should I wait knowing there won't be another chance

How long, how long

How long, how long

There's nothing left to see

See my eyes closed in fear

Can you tell me I'm not really here

How long

How long