I'm calling this an emergency And I can't seem to match the pace I'm beset by hate Confined by contingencies Can't you see the sirens racing? Flashing through the night I'm staying up in my tower Kept in the corners away from you Took away all of my power Kept in the dark with everything to lose I'm off the streets But still in your heart I climbed the stairs And we grew apart How could I let you go? Time will tell I'm looking down east towards the sea Wondering what could've been you and me Flashing through the night I'm staying up in my tower Kept in the corners away from you Took away all of my power Kept in the dark with everything to lose With everything to lose I'm staying up in my tower Kept in the corners away from you In spite of your love I chose the distance In spite of your warmth I made it difficult I chose the distance I'm off the streets But still in your heart I climbed the stairs And we grew apart