We started like children lost in the building 
By the wall 
Hope lost to fear and nothing was clear when 
We lost it all 

This is how, how we tried 
This is where, where it died 
This is how, how we cried 
Like the dogs left outside 

We were so cautious guarding our losses 
Viciously 
I'm never brave and tender like ravens 
By the sea 

This is how, how we tried 
This is where, where it died 
This is how, how we cried 
Like the dogs left outside 

I wait to shirk while you did the work and 
Took the blame 
Winning these battles, loosing the war 
What did I gain? 

This is how, how we tried 
This is where, where it died 
This is how, how we cried 
Like the dogs left outside 

These words are like sharp [bad word] our lives 
Every time 
Oh, crying to our son I was just so wrong 
Every time 

This is how, how we tried 
This is where, where it died 
This is how, how we cried 
Like the dogs left outside