They say nothing lasts forever

Well, I wish that that were true

'Cause this aching in my heart won't go away

They sing, "Ev'rything must change",

They say that time will see you through

Well I've listened and I've waited for that day

But I wake up with this anger

And the pain won't let me be

And the smile I share

Is only there for show

If I hang on to this heartache

Then my soul will not be free

So I keep trying

But I just cannot let go

I can't let go

Oh, I need it to remind me

I can't let go

Oh, I just repeat the past

And though your arms are saying yes

I feel my heart keeps saying no

I want to love you

But I can't let go

I had to live through bad beginnings

And I've seen unhappy ends

So I close the book

Before the story starts

I'm just a witness to my lifetime

And I'm a stranger to my friends

I'm a trafficker

Of broke and damaged hearts

Now, you ask me to start over

But it's easier said than done

And the memories are strong when they arise

And when heartache comes a-callin'

I don't even try to run

'Cause it's all that makes me know that I'm alive

I can't let go

Oh, I need it to remind me

I can't let go

Oh, I just repeat the past

And though your arms are saying yes

I feel my heart keeps saying no

I want to love you

I want to love you

I want to love you

But I can't let go

No, I can't let go

Won't you help me?

Help me to let go