Song Description

A break-up song where the split is amicable - that it might be better at the bitter end.

Lyrics

VERSE 1
I closed my eyes and saw you and me
Happily ever after.
Just one second kiss was all I'd ever need.
We'd grow old and our life would be
Full of love mixed with laughter.
Once upon a time in a world of make-believe.

CHORUS
Why don't we laugh like before,
Like that summer at the lake?
Aren't we in love anymore?
The more I give the less I take.
Is it quittin' if all's forgiven
And we go back to being friends?
Maybe there's bittersweet relief at THE BITTER END.

VERSE 2
We tried everything to make it work
And took a few needed breaks.
But always came running back
Just to do it all over again.
We can't take back the hurtful words
We both wish we wouldn't say.
Girl, we can't build a life
On if-only's and should've-beens.

CHORUS
Why don't we laugh like before,
Like that summer at the lake?
Aren't we in love anymore?
The more I give the less I take.
Is it quittin' if all's forgiven
And we go back to being friends?
Maybe there's bittersweet relief at THE BITTER END.

BRIDGE
Would we have been better off
If we'd never taken the leap?
We'll never know 'til we let each other go
To try again.
So, happy trails to you.
I hope your fairy tale comes true
In the end.

CHORUS
We don't laugh like before.
Like that summer at the lake.
We're not in love anymore
Playing games of give and take.
It isn't quittin' 'cause all's forgiven.
Let's go back to being friends.
It's bittersweet at THE BITTER END.

Oh, THE BITTER END.