reason why

so, i will head out alone and hope for the best
we can pat ourselves on the back and say that we tried
and if one of us makes it big
we can spill our regrets
and talk about how the love never dies
but you and i know the reason why
i'm gone, and you're still there
i'm gone, and you're still there
i'm gone, and you're still there

so, steal the show
and do your best to cover the tracks that i have left
i wish you well and hope you find whatever you're looking for
the way i might've changed my mind
but you only showed me the door

so, i will head out alone and hope for the best
we can pat ourselves on the back and say that we tried
and if one of us makes it big
we can spill our regrets
and talk about how the love never dies
but you and i
you and i
you and i
know the reason why

rachael yamagata, reason why