I told my friends you moved to Spain, joined a circus, changed your name
I said you fell for a matador, Living la vida, can't ignore
But the truth is, you're just down the street
Loving life while I admit defeat
So I make up stories just to cope
Cause facing facts would crush my hope
You got lost in the Amazon
Swimming with piranhas, and now you're gone
Maybe you became a star
Driving fast in a getaway car
Every tale's a little less true, but I'd rather spin lies than say we're through
I said you joined a pirate crew
Searching for treasure, out of the blue
Or maybe you're in Hollywood
Playing the role you knew you could
But deep down, I know you're just fine
Skipping last, living your best life
So I craft another crazy tale
Truth's too hard, I'd rather fail
You got lost in the Amazon
Swimming with piranhas, and now you're gone
Maybe you became a star
Driving fast in a getaway car
Every tale's a little less true, but I'd rather spin lies than say we're through
I'll say you join a band in Tokyo
You're climbing Everest in the snow
I'll keep these stories in my brain
You got lost in the Amazon
Swimming with piranhas, and now you're gone
Maybe you became a star
Driving fast in a getaway car
Every tale's a little less true, but I'd rather spin lies than say we're through
So I'll keep dreaming up these alibis
Anything to hide the goodbyes