how many times have you said 
this is the week my life will change?
turn in your keys instead 
not even clothes or furniture remain 

put the glass down - don't even sip 
believe in love, not the microchip 
the lonely night swimmer will reach his ship 
stop wondering how 

maybe that's when -- joy is comin in (to stay) 
you tell me he's a friend (not so)
I'm gonna go by the expression on your face 

now you brush me with a goodnight kiss 
your heart is shouting "I want none of this"
this frantic running is it worth the risk 
your life is hangin' on?

maybe that's when -- joy is comin in (to stay) 
you tell me he's a friend (not so)
I'm gonna go by the expression on your face 

for once, my son, we will be easy on ourselves 
and forget about our problems 

strong winds - through our house 
(telling us that) we could die tomorrow - so what is all the fuss about? 
just wake up and love - from the start 
(just look at me) 
no need to memorize your lines by heart 

for once, my son, we will be easy on ourselves 
and forget about our problems 
for once, we'll go easy on ourselves