She runs right up to the very edge
Then takes a step back to clear her head
She got married at twenty-one
After thirty years, it's hard to jump
Its hard to jump
Everybody was dancing on their wedding day
All her friends have been asking
Why would you throw it away?
And she doesnt't't't know what to say
He is watching from back in his chair
Wondering if she's bluffing, if it's a dare
Hed like to tell her they can work it out
But the tender words won't come out
They won't come out
Everybody was dancing on their wedding day
All her friends have been asking
Why would you throw it away?
And she doesnt't't't know what to say
She feels the terror most when she looks down
She drops a penny and doesnt't't't hear a sound
And yet the silence in her own home
Begs the question Why not be alone?
Why not alone
Everybody was dancing on their wedding day
And to herself she's asking
Why do I stay?
And she doesnt't't't know what to say
