Don't you give up don't you let her win
 We're talking about a "forever after"
 Don't you give up don't you dare give in
 Don't you give up don't you dare give in

 Doesn't it seem most precarious
 Doesn't it seem such a chance to take
 Doesn't it seem most precarious
 Why does it feel like a big mistake

 Please understand and hear what I'm saying
 The time is now and you don't have long
 She could be oceans away tomorrow
 So soon your chance will have come and gone
 So soon your chance will have come and gone

 Doesn't it seem most precarious
 Doesn't it seem such a chance to take
 Doesn't it seem most precarious
 Why does it feel like a big mistake

 The tight-wires strung and you're out in the middle
 All eyes upon you no net below
 Inches to go and you're almost home free
 Feel the wires swaying to and fro
 Feel the wires swaying to and fro

 Doesn't it seem most precarious
 Doesn't it seem such a chance to take
 Doesn't it seem most precarious
 Why does it feel like it would be a damn shame
 Would be forever if it meant a day
 How stoically I exclaim
 As she turns from me and walks away

 The light in her eyes explanation escapes you
 Longing to please and not feel alone
 And she doesn't know it but really she loves you
 Some day so soon you're gonna make it home
 Some day so soon you're gonna make it home

 Doesn't it seem most precarious
 Doesn't it seem such a chance to take
 Doesn't it seem most precarious
 Why does it feel like a big mistake

 Doesn't it seem most precarious
 Doesn't it seem such a chance to take
 Doesn't it seem most precarious
 Why does it feel like a big mistake