When I heard her hello
I could taste the good-bye
In the tone of her voice

She said that she wanted to see me
But I knew that she didn't
So I said she could come over

When she smiled at my door
It was only on her face
And her eyes no longer shined

We gave small talk
Like we never had before
And I realized I could not touch her

So I asked her to explain
What I already knew
Because it had to be said

And when she was through
I told her I was sorry
Even though she would not believe

And when she gave her good-bye
I heard the sound of a cry
That would start when I couldn't be there for her.