Don't Tear It Out Lyrics

(Don't tear it out!)

(Don't tear it out!)

When Johnny left

I was a kid, take my guard down, pray to the news

Our dreams were deaf

He was the one who taught me the art school blues

But I can change in an instant

Just like him is how I'll be

Wash the dishes like a hero

Take this little part of me

(But don't tear it out!)

(Don't tear it out!)

Well the music's dead!

And Manhattan's like a concrete national park

I lost my wallet on 10th

And hobbled over to the Highline when it was dark

And it happened in an instant

I saw the "nevermind" on your face

I saw that I was finally nobody

See the piece of me in place

(But don't tear it out!)

(Don't tear it out!)

You can run all you want but don't drag me out the door

You can give me all your reasons, I don't need anymore

Tired of distance, tired of daydreams

Dragging ass across state lines

Gimme shelter, gimme patience

If only you could read my mind

Tired of distance, tired of daydreams

Dragging ass across state lines

Gimme shelter, gimme patience

If only you could read my mind

Don't leave

Your talk is all I need

(Don't tear it out!)

(Don't tear it out!)

You can run all you want but don't drag me out the door

You can give me all your reasons, I don't need anymore

(Don't tear it out!)

(Don't tear it out!)