[Verse 1]
Why can't you read my lips?
Why can't you understand?
You've changed so much, my love
And things are getting out of hand
(Understand, oh-oh)
I crave someone who sees me
Someone who gets just who I am
I can't believe I wasted so much time on you, on nothing
We used to be so lovely, we used to read each other's minds
But something changed with you, and I'm through with all your petty lies

[Pre-Chorus]
What I wanted was the old you
But what I got instead was

[Chorus]
You looking down on me, satisfied with nothing
No matter how hard I tried to please you, nothing changed
No kind words run your mouth, just ways to push me down
I would've given everything for just a simple smile

[Verse 2]
I can't go on like this, constantly tiptoeing around
To make sure you're alright when you're the one who's holding you down
(Down, down, down)
You say I'm selfish, you say I don't care at all
But honey if I didn't care, why would I write this song?
You think I'm wrong when I say you only think about yourself
But then you prove me right and you just walk away
[Pre-Chorus]
What I wanted was the old you
But what I got instead was

[Chorus]
You looking down on me, satisfied with nothing
No matter how hard I tried to please you, nothing changed
No kind words run your mouth, just ways to push me down
I would've given everything for just a simple smile
What happened the one I used to love so much? (Love so much)
It's hard to remember a time you were your old self, my love
No I won't waste my time, you and your selfish pride
If you won't help yourself, neither will I
I've gotta get away-ay
I need to get away-ay
Get away-ay
I've gotta get away-ay
I need to get away

[Bridge]
I tried so hard to fight for us but you simply gave me nothing
Holding you up became too hard, you need to stand up on your own
Love is not what you've been giving me, all I get is your back
I won't go on like this, I don't love you, can you hear that? (Ahh)

[Chorus]
You looking down on me, satisfied with nothing
No matter how hard I tried to please you, nothing changed
No kind words run your mouth, just ways to push me down
I would've given everything for just a simple smile
What happened the one I used to love so much? (Gotta get away-ay)
It's hard to remember a time you were your old self, my love (Get away-ay)
No I won't waste my time, you and your selfish pride (Away-ay)
If you won't help yourself, neither will I