Promise (Live at the Hollywood Bowl)

[Verse 1]
I made a promise
To distance myself
Took a flight through aurora skies
Honestly, I didn't think about
How we didn't say "Goodbye"
Just "See you very soon"

[Chorus]
It hurts to be something
It's worse to be nothing with you

[Verse 2]
So I didn't call you
For sixteen long days
And I should get a cigarette
For so much restraint
No matter how long I resist temptation
I will always lose

[Chorus]
It hurts to be something
It's worse to be nothing with you

[Bridge]
I've done the math
There's no solution
We'll never last
Why can't I let go of this?

[Verse 3]
So I broke my promise
I called you last night
I shouldn't have, I wouldn't have
If it weren't for the sight of a boy
Who looked just like you
Standing out on Melrose Avenue

[Chorus]
It hurts to be something
It's worse to be nothing with you

[Outro]
It hurts to be something
It's worse to be nothing with you