Strange, stranger than paradise Water is turning into ice Don't have to say it's over You heard me saying that I don't want to stay around And like a sleight of hand, you're lost while I am found Oh-whoa... Love starting to play the game Something was said to hide the pain Something is changing how I feel I don't think you see me as I am Starting is easy I have found In planting a seed you touch the ground But planting the seed doesn't make it grow I owe an explanation, you owe an open mind But when we're both upset, the words are so unkind I want to run away or cut you down to size I don't think I can keep tears from my eyes You told me all your dreams, I still believe in you But I've got my dreams, too, and I have got to go You know this gets me down How can you watch me turn around Why does my leaving break your heart I don't think you see me as I am Starting is easy I have found In planting a seed you touch the ground But planting the seed doesn't make it grow I owe an explanation, you owe an open mind But when we're both upset, the words are so unkind I want to run away or cut you down to size I don't think I can keep tears from my eyes You told me all your dreams, I still believe in you But I've got my dreams, too, and I have got to go Oh, I owe an explanation, you owe an open mind But when we're both upset, the words are so unkind I want to run away or cut you down to size I don't think I can keep tears from my eyes I owe an explanation, you owe an open mind (Though I can't say) But when we're both upset, the words are so unkind (I know goodbye's the only way) I want to run away or cut you down to size (I try to hide) I don't think I can keep tears from my eyes (But every single day) You told me all your dreams, I still believe in you (I know goodbye) But I've got my dreams, too, and I have got to go (Goodbye's the only way) Oh-whoa...