[Verse 1]
He had a temper and when it went off was as deadly as a gun
He made her feel like she had nowhere to run
Clinging together like honey and leather
Ridiculous when you look back
Like it was preordained they wore everything black

[Chorus]
Why do we stay?
Stay surrounded by people that don't want us
In places we're not wanted
Tell me why you stay
Stay surrounded by people that don't want you
In places you're not wanted
Tell me why you stay

[Verse 2]
Sits at the table and goes through emotions
Telling herself that she's trapped
Faking a smile, it doesn't have to be like that
No room to breathe, he's lost in the silence
Wondering what he did wrong
Thinking that no one cared, feeling like the only one

[Chorus]
Why do we stay?
Stay surrounded by people that don't want us
In places we're not wanted
Tell me why you stay
Stay surrounded by people that don't want you
In places you're not wanted
Tell me why you stay
Tell me why you stay
[Bridge]
The truth in your heart is a ticking bomb
The voice inside telling you to run
Keeps screaming to move it along, along
I want you to know that there's always a way out
Heaven's out there somewhere, but you have to leave now

[Chorus]
Tell me why we stay
Stay surrounded by people that don't want us
In places we're not wanted
Tell me why you stay
Stay surrounded by people that don't want you
In places you're not wanted
Tell me why you stay (Ohh)
Tell me why you stay (Ohh)
Tell me why you stay (Ohh)