Go back and see the folks
They're always glad to see you
Trot out the tired old jokes
Avoid the things that seem new

No talk about the wife -
She lives with someone else now
Forget your former life
Warm love became a cold cow

Driving to the coast
It's hard to know what hurts the most

Learning how to feel
It's the break-up for real

Go out to see some friends
You hope that you won't lose it
You sit there and pretend -
Play adolescent music

Singing to the sea
You sing the songs that set you free

Learning how to feel
It's the break-up for real