[Verse 1]
Back and forth, talking in circles
Saying things that we don't mean
I lash out just to be hurtful
And you blame me for everything

[Pre-Chorus]
Now you're in my face, asking me why
I can't be like the other guys
And I try, oh, I try
But, lord, I've come to find
That I love to leave and say goodbye
Tears in your eyes, saying one more try
Honey, leave it behind
When will you realise...

[Chorus]
I only love you when you leave me
I only miss you when you're gone
I only want when you don't need me
I only call when you're moving on
So baby, make it easy
And dont pick up the phone
You smile when you see me
But baby, please, don't hold on
[Verse 2]
You say this time that it will be different
But I can see it in your eyes
You say you and I can't do commitment
You say it's more than you and I

[Pre-Chorus]
And now you're in my face, asking me why
I can't be like the other guys
And I try, oh, I try
But, lord, I've come to find
That I love to leave and say goodbye
Tears in your eyes, saying one more try
Leave it behind
When will you realise...

[Chorus]
I only love you when you leave me
I only miss you when you're gone
I only want when you don't need me
I only call when you're moving on
So baby, make it easy
And don't pick up the phone
You smile when you see me
But baby, please, don't hold on
Don't hold on
[Outro]
And don't hold on to me (On to me)
And don't hold on to me (On to me)
And don't hold on to me (On to me)