With an open heart I'd close my eyes; I'd pray for you
I'd watch the teardrops falling down your face

This isn't right, this is all wrong
I never wanted this to break, and leave me here,
Surrounded in my thoughts
(But I never wanted this to hurt you)
I won't back down as I'm breaking hearts and watching angels fall
I can tell by your eyes that there's one shot dead in Birmingham tonight
Your message was too clear, so I could only lie
The time to vent is over, so you're screaming out His name

I never wanted this to break your heart, to make you cry –
I'd die for you
But only in my mind I see you smile

This isn't right, this is all wrong
I never wanted this to break, and leave me here,
Surrounded in my thoughts
(But I never wanted this to hurt you)
I won't back down as I'm breaking hearts and watching angels fall
I can tell by your eyes that there's one shot dead in Birmingham tonight
Your message was too clear, so I could only lie
The time to vent is over, so you're screaming out His name