The undertow has got me, looks like I could drown; Don't try to lift me up I'll drag you down, down down

Deep beneath the waves, driftin' with the tide; it's the only way to get to the other side

Time, time away (I think you could use a little) time, time away

Don't say I should try to ignore it (let's go try that new place down the street)

Don't say I just need to stay occupied (I have some food, let's sit down and eat)

I know I need to explore it (you look tired, try to get some sleep)

Can't pretend it's not there, you know I've tried (Why don't you try?), oh yes I've tried.

Sometimes I go for days, maybe a week or two; show the world a smile, don't leave any clues

Maybe with some time alone, a journey far away, I'll find a new place in the sun and see some brighter days

Time, time away. Time time away; Don't say I should try to ignore it.

Don't say I just need to stay occupied. I know I need to explore it; can't pretend it's not there

You know I've tried (why don't you try?), oh yes I've tried.

Don't say I need a distraction (let me take you out to the movies)

Don't say it's just a passing phase (holidays are comin' up real soon)

I know it's more than a reaction (rest your head, it's been such a long day)

Questioning will always be my way (it's just a bad day); it's just my way.

Time, time away (I think we could use a little) time, time away.