I stand before the ghost
Of your hope for tomorrow
I’m always falling short
Of the dream you dream to be
Always second best
Your kisses I will borrow
Until the rising sun
And the man that is not me
I’m dancing in the rain
So you can’t see me cry
I’m laughing through the pain
So you can’t feel me die
I’ll hide away this heart
Plant flowers in the hole
As it falls apart
I’ll sing my shattered soul
Your eyes on the horizon
And I am made of glass
Clutching at your shadow
The lies that keep me warm
Your dreams of greener pastures
Your time with me to pass
No promises to break
No guilt for all the harm
I’m dancing in the rain
So you can’t see me cry
I’m laughing through the pain
So you can’t feel me die
I’ll hide away this heart
Plant flowers in the hole
As it falls apart
I’ll sing my shattered soul
One foot out the door
And one eye on the sands
You never really were here
Slipping through my hands
I’m dancing in the rain
So you can’t see me cry
I’m laughing through the pain
So you can’t feel me die
I’ll hide away this heart
Plant flowers in the hole
As it falls apart
I’ll sing my shattered soul
I’m dancing in the rain
So you can’t see me cry
I’m laughing through the pain
So you can’t feel me die
I’ll plaster on a smile
Cracks in a porcelain mask
I’ll fall for your guile
And believe you to the last.