[Verse 1]
Remembering the year that you were gone
A series of decisions, unhealthy living
Writing novels in monitored time
Cold pavement under static sky
We’re gaining patience, but losing sight
We wrote off our problems as better times

[Chorus]
But hey, you couldn’t sell the stories anyway
Hey, you couldn’t sell the stories anyway

[Verse 2]
In a battle with New England of who knows you best
A mediocre vote of confidence
That poor boy won’t know what hit him
If and when you tell commitment to take a hike
It’s the same old story
So, help me if I try to make an honest effort this time

[Chorus]
But hey, we couldn’t tell the stories anyway
Hey, we couldn’t tell the stories anyway
Hey, you couldn’t sell the stories anyway
Yeah, hey, you couldn't sell the stories anyway