[Verse 1]
I used to think your teeth were just white curtains
Acts of optimism just to hide
I confused bitterness for enlightenment
I'll admit that I'm still not satisfied

[Pre-Chorus]
At least now I've seen
Now I see

[Chorus]
You were only trying to light a candle
But I stood on the shore and cursed the night
Slowly unraveling a time when
I needed melancholy blues to keep going

Ooh, ooh

[Verse 2]
Yesterday you told me that you loved me
I wanted to ask if you knew what that means
My eyes have crossed feet and no less, as they've seen
It's the prison box of what appears free

[Pre-Chorus]
At least now I see
Now I see

[Chorus]
You were only trying to light a candle
But I stood on the shore and cursed the night
Slowly unraveling a time when
I needed melancholy blues to keep going