I was watching the TV the other night
'Cause I couldn't find nothing to do
You said you had plans with all of your friends
I was alone with the 10 o'clock news
And there was a story of a motel fire
The guests gathered outside to see
You were there standing with some other guy
Somebody who wasn't me
Somebody who wasn't me
Heartbreaking news, heartbreaking news
As I stare right at the TV
Heartbreaking news, heartbreaking news
I just can't believe what I see
Then the reporter aimed her microphone at the crowd
For some live interviews
You were barely dressed and your hair was a mess
And the camera, it zoomed in on you
And from my TV, you looked out at me
And you said you were there with your man
You were in bed when you heard the alarm
So you threw on some clothes and you ran
You threw on some clothes and you ran
Heartbreaking news, heartbreaking news
As I stare right at the TV
Heartbreaking news, heartbreaking news
I just can't believe what I see
So I turned off the TV and I went to bed
Though I didn't sleep more than an hour
I thought I knew you, now what can I do
Since my feelings for you have gone sour
Seeing you there, I found myself wishing
You hadn't escaped quite so fast
And seeing that building going up in flames
Was like watching my heart turn to ash
Watching my heart turn to ash
Heartbreaking news, heartbreaking news
As I stare right at the TV
Heartbreaking news, heartbreaking news
I just can't believe what I see
credits
from Metaphorical Wolves,
released October 30, 2014
Words and music by Anthony Bowman
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