[Verse 1] What if I told you that I'm always in my grave I'm getting sick, second guess the consequences Do you notice I'm hurt by the bait of a catch-22 I'm waiting through the water, I'm waiting for you [Chorus] So, darling, take your pick, either we sink or swim I just need [?] if we're moving on 'Cause maybe I've only ever gotten an inch of you But, baby, you hold a mile of me [Verse 2] Configured it foolproof is your mighty plan To fall in love without getting attached You can't think that you will escape when it's convenient Feeding me to the giants, yeah [Chorus] If your heart is fine in the absence of mine Tell me as nicely as you can, I'm a little less emphatic 'Cause maybe I've only ever gotten an inch of you But, baby, you hold a mile of me [Bridge] A mile of me is a mile forever gone A mile of me is a mile that won't belong Anywhere, anymore Why does it always hurt so hard to love? Love hurts Love hurts [Chorus] 'Cause maybe I've only ever gotten an inch of you That's all you gave me Maybe I've only ever got an inch of you But, baby, you hold