Have you seen the way That she looks at you Do you know what it means Like a tidal wave Crashing over you But you can't tell me what it means Oh I have booked my flight Back to planet earth I am following my heart Leaving you behind Is the hardest thing to do Why do you have to be so cruel? Oh Don't turn around now I'm closer than before Tell me that I'm Closer than before Am Don't turn it around I'm closer than before As I climb aboard And watch you disappear In a burst of dust and smoke Let the vapor trail Push me out of here I'm feeling just like I had hoped Oh Don't turn around now I'm closer than before Tell me that I'm Closer than before Don't turn it around I'm closer than before (Let it ring) As I'm falling back Through the atmosphere It all seems like such a waste All those empty years That I spend with you Burning off in empty space Oh