the corner store is out of your brand of cigarettes the rain has stopped and left the dark grey sidewalks wet twice burned you're saying things that you would like to forget it's been a while since you lost your confidence a nervous smile an empty place you watch the floor i hesitate how long does it take to know it's not just circumstance how long should i wait knowing there won't be another chance too much too late an empty place you watch the floor i hesitate there's nothing left to see see my eyes closed in fear tell me what i want to her how long does it take to know it's just circumstance how long should i wait knowing there won't be another chance too much too late an empty place you watch the floor i hesitate there's nothing left to say see my eyes shut with fear can you tell me i'm not really here how long does it take to know it's just circumstance how long should i wait knowing there won't be another chance too much too late an empty place you watch the floor i hesitate how long