"How Long" lyrics

The corner store is out of your brand of cigarettes
The rain has stopped and left the dark grey sidewalks wet
Twice burned you're saying things that you would like to forget
It's been a while since you've lost your confidence

A nervous smile, an empty place
You watch the floor, I hesitate

How long does it take to know it's not just circumstance
How long should I wait knowing there won't be another chance

Too much, too late, an empty place
You watch the floor, I hesitate

There's nothing left to see
See my eyes closed in fear
Tell me what I want to hear

How long does it take to know it's not just circumstance
How long should I wait knowing there won't be another chance

Too much, too late, an empty place
You watch the floor, I hesitate

There's nothing left to say
See my eyes closed in fear
Tell me what I want to hear

There's nothing left to see
See my eyes shut with fear
Tell me what I want to hear

How long does it take to know it's not just circumstance
How long should I wait knowing there won't be another chance

How long, how long
How long, how long

There's nothing left to see
See my eyes closed in fear
Can you tell me I'm not really here

How long
How long