I try not to let my insecurities
Dictate who I am and who I want to be
I gave you all my world and my words and my soul
So please try to be kinder if you are in control

Because
Time takes, time takes, times takes
Time takes many tears away

If I had some elegance, some air or grace
Or if I had buttons made of silver or tops made of lace.
Then I'd that girl you want, I'd ooze with charm
And I'd have diamonds on my fingers and you on my arm

But
Time takes, time takes, times takes
Time takes many tears away

Everybody seems to just turn a blind eye on the 
159 to Brixton, when a blonde girl cries and so
I will always be that girl you never quite kissed and I have 
Ribbons on my fingers and cuts on my wrist

'Cause
Time takes, time takes, times takes
Time takes many tears away

If I was brave enough I'd get onto my knees and I would 
Ask for you to try again to love me please because 
I have never felt that unconditionally and
Learning takes some time but don't give up on me

'Cause
Time takes, time takes, times takes
Time takes many tears away

Time takes, time takes, time take courage
And time, time takes many tears away

Black and blue my petals fall on broken glass, please
Teach me how to love and to forget the past because 
Tiny steps I take each day, but most days I crawl
Please try to be kind because I often fall

'Cause
Time takes, time takes, times takes
Time takes many tears away