In the wind the branches sway
In our lives the tragedy plays
Like this wind that blows our way
So to these dithering days
It's ordinary, temporary
'Cause love's a very
Cruel and gentle thing
In the car she's driving slow
With her wounded heart she rolls
In the car she's feeling numb
But she's not the only one
You can rely on
It won't deny you
Love will provide you
Cruel and gentle things
Somewhere inside the hollow places
The scars beneath the pretty faces
The joy and sorrow that it brings
We can't help but crave
These cruel and gentle things
We can't help but crave
These cruel and gentle things
In the wind the branches sway