I've been living apart from the dance floor
To come back again to the seashore
I've been meaning to write all the times I've had with you
Because now these are nothing but memories
I can jot them down in careful summaries
We were one of a kind, yeah, with one thing left to do
Through all the tears we cried
We came on through
Hearts open wide
When you were down
I was with you by your side
I'm gonna stand up
Carry my wings with my hands up
Sing new songs
Help me carry through
Sail wiser
Open my wings a little wider
And if I'm wiser
I'll be happy without you
I've been reading the letters that you sent me
Over years you wrote them so intently
These are pieces of you that are mine and left to keep
Because now everything has come to pass
These are stories waiting to arrive at last
It was true and I wouldn't take it back
Through all the tears we cried
We came on through
Hearts open wide
When you were down
I was with you by your side
I'm gonna stand up
Carry my wings with my hands up
Sing new songs
Help me carry through
Sail wiser
Open my wings a little wider
And if I'm wiser
I'll be happy without you
But I'm happy it was you
Happy it was you
Happy it was you
But I'm happy it was you
Happy it was you
Happy it was you
I'm gonna stand up
Carry my wings with my hands up
Sing new songs
Help me carry through
Sail wiser
Open my wings a little wider
And if I'm wiser
I'll be happy without you