Long Flight lyrics

I got back from a long flight,

You said you'd meet me there,

I've been tripping off constellations and stars.

I found you at home, what was our home,

With another man, oh man.

Been keeping you in my heart.

[Bridge:]

And so I whispered into your ear,

"What are you thinking about?"

You just looked up at the stars

And so I whispered into your ear,

"Who are you thinking about?"

It couldn't be me

[Chorus:]

You can't look me in my eyes anymore,

Without the rivers to tend.

Because you remember our love was true,

But you just needed a hand,

And you can't look me in my eyes anymore,

Without yourself to defend.

You know you hurt me so bad,

Just 'cause you needed a hand.

And I went off and saw things I've never seen,

I really wanted you there.

But you ruined what was love

Just 'cause you needed a hand

This is the way that it all falls.

This is how I feel,

This is what I need:

You, by me--right here--by me,

Right now.

[Bridge]

[Chorus]

Just 'cause you needed a hand.

• Artist:Future Islands
• Album:In Evening Air (2010)