Living in the Past

[Intro]
(I've been living in the past)
(I've been living)
(I've been living in the past)

[Verse 1]
I've been lost
Wondering when it's time that I move on
Endless thoughts
Try to figure out where it all went wrong
Where we could have gone if we had a different history
How you would have felt if I had just been more kind
Where we could have gone if we could have put our fears away
Or had the chance to say goodbye

[Chorus]
I've been living in the past
(And crying out for help)
Wishing that things were built to last
(And I'd forgive myself)
If I could have another chance
(To do it all again)
I'd be living in the past
(I'd be living)

[Post-Chorus]
(I'd be living in the past)

[Verse 2]
Broken hearts, romance relapse
Built from ecstasy and broken bones
Paid the cost, weaving and weeping through
Prescription pleas and overdose

[Pre-Chorus]
And if I had the strength, could I take responsibility?
And if I found the words, would it make you change your mind?
A bit of truth, if we knew, could have changed the course of history
And had the chance to save our lives

[Chorus]
I've been living in the past
(And crying out for help)
Wishing that things were built to last
(And I'd forgive myself)
If I could have another chance
(To do it all again)
I'd be living in the past
(I'd be living)

[Bridge]
Through the grief and suffering, a chance to make new life
We can only live differently and let the old things die
Through comedy and tragedy we only get one try
To leave this world behind

[Verse 3]
What I would have done if I knew it was your final day
Held your hand by the hospital bed till it was time
I wish i could give you my heartfelt apology
So you could rest with peace of mind

[Pre-Chorus]
I've been living in the past
Wishing that things were built to last
(I'd be living)

[Chorus]
I've been living in the past
(And crying out for help)
Wishing that things were built to last
(And I'd forgive myself)
If I could have another chance
(To do it all again)
I'd be living in the past
(I'd be living)

[Post-Chorus]
Through the grief and suffering, a chance to make new life
We can only live differently and let the old things die
Through comedy and tragedy we only get one try
I'd be living in the past

[Outro]
(I'd be living)
(I'd be living in the past)
(I'd be living)
(I'd be living in the past)
(I'd be living in the past)