The Fact Remains

I stayed until the Star Spangled Banner played



And I couldn't keep my eyes open



I stayed till the buds dried up and fell off on the table



And there was no hope of my saving them



Till the last levee broke and the floods came and washed away our home



Then it was over and I will never be the same



I finally wised up but the fact remains



I stayed too long



I stayed till the last of the bottles was empty



And whizzing by my head



I stayed till there was no more air in the room



And my tears no longer moved you



Till you lied and you lied



And you lied and you lied and you lied again



Then it was over and I will never be the same



I finally wised up but the fact remains



I stayed too long, I stayed too long



Next time maybe I will know how to walk away



With pride and grace and faith in myself



Knowing how the world works and the way that things change



Till you lied and you lied



And you lied and you lied and you lied again



Till you lied and you lied



And you lied and you lied and you lied again



Then it was over and I will never be the same



I finally wised up but the fact remains



I stayed too long



Then it was over and I will never be the same



I finally wised up but the fact remains



I stayed too long, I stayed too long