Well I never took a shortcut outnI don't know about younAnd looking back is so damn hardnBut I still manage tonAnd I'm quick to call you overnWhen I'd rather call you minenSo I'll meet you in the middlenI just a little timennThese days are keeping me up at nightnNo way you're taking me downnLet's stay awake through the morning lightnLet's leave this townnnAnd you keep me for the lonely daysnI swear to God it's truenI can't blame you 'cause I've done the same thingnMany times to younThere's a truth that we cannot denyn'Cause fate don't lie, my friendnYou're the reason for my rise, my fall,nMy beginning, and my end.nnThese days are keeping me up at nightnNo way you're taking me downnLet's stay awake through the morning lightnLet's leave this town.