The Story Of Us (Commentary)

[0.27] Verse 1
[0.6] I used to think one day wed tell the story of us
[3.06] How we met and the sparks flew instantly
[4.26] And people would say theyre the lucky ones
[5.37] I used to know my place was a spot next to you
[7.65] Now Im searching the room for an empty seat
[9.12] Cause lately I dont even know what page youre on
[11.1] Pre-Chorus 1
[11.25] Oh a simple complication
[12.45] Miscommunications lead to fallout
[13.44] So many things that I wish you knew
[14.13] So many walls up I cant break through
[15.72] Chorus
[16.47] Now Im standing alone in a crowded room
[17.7] And were not speaking
[18.27] And Im dying to know
[18.75] Is it killing you like its killing me
[19.86] Yeah I dont know what to say
[20.76] Since the twist of fate when it all broke down
[23.55] And the story of us looks a lot like a tragedy now
[25.38] Next chapter
[25.74] Verse 2
[25.92] Howd we end up this way
[26.49] See me nervously pulling at my clothes and trying to look busy
[28.65] And youre doing your best to avoid me
[29.64] Im starting to think one day Ill tell the story of us
[31.44] Of how I was losing my mind when I saw you here
[32.61] But you held your pride like you shouldve held me
[33.9] Pre-Chorus 2
[34.02] Oh Im scared to see the ending
[35.1] Why are we pretending this is nothing
[35.91] Id tell you I miss you but I dont know how
[36.72] Ive never heard silence quite this loud
[38.01] Chorus
[38.22] Now Im standing alone in a crowded room
[39.87] And were not speaking
[40.74] And Im dying to know
[41.19] Is it killing you like its killing me
[42.66] Yeah and I dont know what to say
[43.65] Since the twist of fate when it all broke down
[45.42] And the story of us looks a lot like a tragedy now
[47.67] Bridge
[48.09] This is looking like a contest
[48.99] Of who can act like they care less
[50.01] But I liked it better when you were on my side
[51.57] The battles in your hands now
[52.53] But I would lay my armor down
[53.31] If you say youd rather love than fight
[54.21] So many things that you wish I knew
[55.2] But the story of us might be ending soon
[56.7] Chorus
[56.91] Now Im standing alone in a crowded room
[58.47] And were not speaking
[59.22] And Im dying to know
[59.67] Is it killing you like its killing me
[61.14] Yeah and I dont know what to say
[62.4] Since the twist of fate when it all broke down
[64.05] And the story of us looks a lot like a tragedy now now now
[65.7] Outro
[66.0] And were not speaking
[66.57] And Im dying to know
[67.74] Is it killing you like its killing me yeah
[69.18] I dont know what to say since the twist of fate
[70.71] Cause were going down
[71.43] And the story of us looks a lot like a tragedy now
[76.59] The End