Well, that's how it goes Its a kiss, to the lips, from the tippy-toes Some paper mache, a goldfish in a bag, And an un-diagnosable sigh. Its the love in her eyes If I admit that I need you around, Would you keep me from drowning? ...siren or saint? If this ship is sinking, I'm pouring some drinks If this ship is sinking, lets have a drink I can patch, I can plug, I can fix anything Well, that's how it goes Its the love of your life shaking her head 'no' Its the smile that you fake, its the nights laying awake, Its the feeling you cannot disguise. Its the look in her eyes Tell me you love me and I'll teach you to swim Then we can go swim I'll buy you a boat if you give me a grin Give me one grin Cause I can fix anything You drown me in 'crazy' but you know I love every drop If I admit that I need you around... I'll wait by your 'hello' that's calling me home Cause I've been a stranger, and you've been alone And after a while in the sun, Put this whole fucking beast in the ground I'm tapping my S.O.S. out