And we did things 'cause they made sense

Without trying hard i made it final

And we conceived our children on backseat vinyl

Though we didn't have a lot

(but) one was quickly bought

Then we buit upon this ground something we thought was sound

But in reality was silence



I can't tell you why it all breaks down

And please don't ask me why i'm no longer around

I only picked up your story knowing you were lying

Don't ask me for advice

You'll have to learn to help yourself



When i look back now i plainly see

The misery i'm sure you don't agree

And all the products of those peaceful years

The broken plates and glasses and the shouting hurt my ears

Sometimes i wish i was asleep

And you were just another sheep

And when we finally fell apart

You were left holding the cart

Though you thought i'd said i'd push it



I can't tell you why it all breaks down

And please don't ask me why i'm no longer around

I keep dropping those hints but they never touched the ground

I'm useless to you now

You'll have to learn yourself to help yourself



I had never planned on this being so complicated

You had never planned on us being so separated

The spiteful words will heal with time

Eventually they rhyme

You can forget but not forgive the fact that i still live

And never wanted you to give... in



I can't tell you why it all breaks down

And please don't ask me why i'm no longer around

You weren't satisfied i was only superhuman

Don't ask me for advice

You'll have to learn to help...



I can't tell you why it all breaks down

And please don't ask me why i'm no longer around

Well i could only stand sitting here so long

You don't need my help

You'll have to learn to help yourself