[Verse 1: Kele Okereke]
This is not a competition
You will see when I am gone
Can't you see that I am trying?
Love fifteen; fifteen all

[Verse 2: Kele Okereke]
I made a vow to carry you home
If you fall sick, if you pass out
I made a vow to rescue you
If you're in trouble, if you flake out

[Chorus 1: Kele Okereke & Gordon Moakes]
If you need to ask
I ache 'cause you ache

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 3: Kele Okereke]
What was it you could not tell me?
Why are there cuts on your arm?
What is it you run away from?
Why have all the clocks stopped?

[Chorus 2: Kele Okereke & Gordon Moakes]
If you need to ask
I ache 'cause you-
If you need to ask
I ache 'cause you ache
[Instrumental Break]