Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song The One Who Stayed and the One Who Left, artist - Regina Spektor.
Date of issue: 29.09.2016
Song language: English
The One Who Stayed and the One Who Left |
He went to visit an old, old friend |
And it was long, long overdue |
And though they stayed up very late |
They never talked out of turn or tune |
And every time they’d say goodbye |
Well he’d just stay another while |
They started from a distant place |
And were so happy face to face |
The one who left wanted everything |
The one who stayed never wanted more |
It’s not your choice, it’s how you’re built |
It’s in a blueprint of your soul |
The one who left, he dropped his smile |
And they sat quiet for a while |
Then the one who stayed began to speak |
And in his words, he answered why |
I’m just another drop in the bucket |
I’m just another song on a jukebox |
I’m just another face in the crowd |
Another fish in the sea |
Something to being one of the many |
Something to being one in the masses |
Something to being surrounded by others |
And not alone by yourself |
I never wanted the bright lights in my eyes, I’m much too quiet |
I never wanted them pointing their fingers at me |
Oh no, but… |
Something to being one of the many |
Something to being one in the masses |
Something to being surrounded by others |
And not alone by yourself |
The one who left he knew it then |
And he would never doubt again |
He loved this life, he loved his friend |
But he’d keep running 'til the end |
All words they said hovered above |
All of the pain, all of the love |
They hugged goodbye |
And in his room, he sang real quiet to the moon |
Something to being one of the many |
Who get to sing the songs on the jukebox |
Who get to stay awake all night |
And dream half of the day |
Something to waking up in a new town |
Something to singing songs to a new crowd |
Something to being surrounded by others |
And not alone by yourself |
I never wanted the bright lights in my eyes, I’m much too quiet |
I never wanted them pointing their fingers at me |
Oh no, but… |
Something to being one of the many |
Who get to sing the songs on the jukebox |
Who get to stay awake all night |
And dream half of the day |
Then wake up in a new town |
Just another face in the crowd |