After all the mistakes have been and gone
You’re still standing here, standing strong
And I forgive all the wrongs that you have ever done
Cos’ you’re still the only one

The apple of your mother’s eye
Your life it passed your father by
I bet he whish he was there too
So much grace and poise yeah you’re always right on cue

And there were times
You know it’s true
When the whole world
Was looking at you
They changed their mind from day to night
One minute you’re wrong then the next thing you’re right
God rest your soul
Keep standing tall my only one

There’s still a twinkle in your eye
Even after we say goodbye
You’re always there in spirit and in mind
I’ll be with you until the end of time

And there were times
You know it’s true
When the whole world
Was looking at you
They changed their mind from day to night
One minute you’re wrong then the next thing you’re right
God rest your soul
Keep standing tall my only one

Coming out of my cage
And I’ve been doing just fine
Gotta gotta be down
Because I want it all
It started out with a kiss
How did it end up like this
It was only a kiss
It was only a kiss

Now I’m falling asleep
And she’s calling a cab
While he’s having a smoke
And she’s taking a drag
Now they’re going to bed
And my stomach is sick
And it’s all in my head

But she’s touching his chest now
He takes off her dress now
Let me go
I just can’t look
It’s killing me
And taking control

Jealousy
Turning saints into the sea
Swimming through sick lullabies
Choking on your alibis
But it’s just the price I paid
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
‘Cause I’m Mr. Brightside

Coming out of my cage
And I’ve been doing just fine
Gotta gotta be down
Because I want it all
It started out with a kiss
How did it end up like this
It was only a kiss
It was only a kiss

Now I’m falling asleep
And she’s calling a cab
While he’s having a smoke
And she’s taking a drag
Now they’re going to bed
And my stomach is sick
And it’s all in my head

But she’s touching his chest now
He takes off her dress now
Let me go
‘Cause I just can’t look
It’s killing me
And taking control

Jealousy
Turning saints into the sea
Swimming through sick lullabies
Choking on your alibis
But it’s just the price I paid
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
‘Cause I’m Mr. Brightside.

I never
I never
I never
I never

So called Mr Rock And Roll
Is dancing on his own again
Talking on his phone again
To someone who tells him that his balance is low
He´s got no where to go
He´s on his own again

Rock chick of the century
Is acting like she used to be
Dancing like there´s no one there
Before she never seemed to care
Now she wouldn´t dance
It´s so rock and roll to be alone

And they´ll meet one day
Far way
And say Hey I wish I was something more
And they´ll meet one day
Far away
And say Hey I wish I knew you, I wish I knew you before

Mrs Black and White
She´s never seen a shade of grey
Always something on her mind
Every single day
But now she´s lost her way
And where does she go from here

Mr Multicultural
Sees all that one can see
He´s living proof of someone
Very different to me
But now he wants to be free
Free so he can see

And they´ll meet one day
Far way
And say Hey I wish I was something more
And they´ll meet one day
Far away
And say Hey I wish I knew you, I wish I knew you before

He says I wish I knew you, I wish I met you, when time was
still on my side
She´ll say I wish I knew you, I wish I loved you before I
was his bride

And so they must depart
Too many more a broken heart
But I´ve seen that all before
In TV, books and film and more
And there´s a happy ending
Every single day

And they´ll meet one day
Far way
And say Hey I wish I was something more
And they´ll meet one day
Far away
And say Hey I wish I knew you, I wish I knew you before