when I was younger
I saw my daddy cry
and curse at the wind
he broke his own heart
and I watched
as he tried to reassemble it

and my momma swore that
she would never let herself forget
and that was the day that I promised
I'd never sing of love
if it does not exist


but darling, you are the only exception

maybe I know, somewhere
deep in my soul
that love never lasts
and we've got to find other ways
to make it alone
keep a straight face