You don’t have to say you love me
You don’t have to wear a ring
You don’t have to stand beside me
Making promises that you can’t keep
What are we fighting for?
And why do we come back for more?
You don’t have light a candle
You don’t have to say a prayer
You don’t have to move a mountain
Because I’m right here
What are we fighting for?
Every year we’re back for more?
You’re giving me a heart attack
Load me up and you’ll break my back
You say you’re leaving but you always come back
Like the sun and the rain
This should come as no surprise
But you say “I can’t believe my eyes”
I bet you’d stab me in the back, while I’m sitting at the bar.
Looks like you’ve made up your mind
Arms crossed, your eyes shut tight
I don’t want this game to end
I’ve been planning these moves for fifteen years
Let’s make a pact I implore you
“Give peace a chance” and “Think of all the little children”
Unpack your bags and sign your name
And we can all go home (and I’ll deserve a medal)
You don’t have to say you love me
You don’t have to stand beside me
You don’t have to light a candle
You don’t have to move a mountain
Music and Lyrics by Will Barfield
Running time 3:08