After the Tears

Intro

Verse 1
I thought I would collapse the day you hung up the phone
And left me in that quiet room to sit alone
For months I kept on looping every word you said
Rewinding all the arguments inside my head
I used to watch the hallway right beside the door
And drop your heavy winter jacket on the floor
It took a while to scrub the kitchen counters clean
And wipe away the memories from every screen

Verse 2
I saw your friend last week walking along our street
And felt no sudden panic when we chanced to meet
He said you took a job and got your life on track
I smiled and said I'm glad and didn't want you back
My coffee tastes much sweeter at an easy pace
Without the tension painted on a tired face
I sleep across the middle on the wider side
Forgetting all the bitter nights I sat and cried

Chorus
After the tears it is clear
I can finally breathe right here
After the tears it is clear
All the heavy clouds disappear

Instrumental Break

Verse 3
The ending made a doorway for another start
And put together pieces of a steady heart
I do not carry anger through the middle night
We were just two tired people trying to get it right
A heavy hurt will always run away like rain
Until there is no power left inside the pain
I found a gentle peace that feels completely true
And now I wish the very best of life to you

Chorus
After the tears it is clear
I can finally breathe right here
After the tears it is clear
All the heavy clouds disappear

Outro
After the tears it is clear
I am standing happy right here