I'm on the other end of your telephone 
It's not my problem but I just can't leave it alone 
I'm not intending on asking you to stay 

But I can tell this guy is stringin' you 'long 
I know I'm biased but that doesn't mean that I'm wrong 
And I believe he plans to take you away 

If I didn't love you I wouldn't let you go 
But I will not see him take away your soul! 

If you tell me "Go away" I'll be gone like a whisper 
But will he stay forever by your side 
Baby, don't blame me if he leaves you in embers 
and gives you out like a product of his pride 

Tell me that someday you'll look back on my warning 
and hope to God that you can prove me wrong 
I'll be back this way some day in the future 
knowing I won't be the one to keep you strong 

You've made your mind up and you're not looking back 
I would persuade you, but oh, if I just had the nack! 
Made the decision, you're leaving us behind