Starin' out the window like I'm waiting for a change 

As if I'd stare long enough, I'd see it when it came 

I used the book of numbers by the silent telephone 

I called up everyone I found, but didn't talk to no one 

And the rain comes down as if it's trying to wash me away 

And there ain't no romantic movin' lines, like they say 



Standing alone, like I got nowhere to go 

Standing alone, like the day that I was born 

Out on my own, I believe this boy has grown, standing alone 

Ain't no way to take a blow when every cheek's been turned 

I can't show another side when every side's been burned 

I'm helpless, can't fight a raging heart 

And I got no use for bein' torn apart 

And the world don't seem to have no use for me 

'Cos you've given nothing, and nothing isn't free 



You can't keep it all inside, I need someone else to stand with me by my side 

Give me something to fight, something to hold on to 

I just don't wanna be standing alone 



And the rain comes down as if it's trying to wash me away 

And there ain't no romantic movin' lines, like they sa