The Weight

[Verse 1]

I want to go back, forget that it's over

Paint it in black, when you left me alone

I never knew, she was sleeping next door with the kid I grew up with

And I can't go back to her anymore, no more

[Chorus]

You tell me you were happier with him, but you want me to stay

And you tell me that you needed time but you pushed me away

And when you try to take me back, my heavy heart just breaks

No I can't lift the weight

[Verse 2]

Put you in the past, try to forget you cause it's over

And every time you ask I'll pretend I'm okay

You're inside my head in the middle of the night

When I don't feel right, I dream I can hold you

And I can't go back to you anymore, yeah, yeah

[Chorus 2]

You tell me you were happier with him, but you want me to stay

And you tell me that you needed time but you pushed me away

And when you try to take me back, my heavy heart just breaks

But, I can't lift the weight, and I can't lift the weight

[Bridge]

And I can't lift the weight, no I can't lift the weight

Yeah, you stand on my shoulders and my heart just breaks

And I can't lift the weight, no I can't lift the weight

Yeah, you stand on my shoulders and my heart just breaks

And I can't lift the weight, no I can't lift the weight

Yeah, you lower your standards and I raise the stakes

And I can't lift the weight, no I can't lift the weight

[Chorus 3]

You tell me you were happier with him but you want me to stay

And you tell me that you needed time but you, you pushed me away

And when you try to take me back, my heavy heart just breaks

But, I can't lift the weight, and I can't lift the weight

You tell me you were happier with him, you want me to stay

You told me that you needed time but you, you pushed me away

And when you try to take me back

You say someday you will change, but I don't wanna wait