[Verse 1]
Before the night comes, before the city sleeps
I walk a lonely mile
I know you're out there, I know you're waiting
For me to make a sign

[Verse 2]
I know you'd like me to go and crumble
Reveal myself to you
I lost a wing and grew a shell on the wound
Oh, so soon

[Chorus]
And heartbreak, no, you can't catch me
Hot on my heels but I move too fast
I know you think that I would make good company
At last

[Verse 3]
You always come 'round after your good friend love
Has gone and run aground
A heart in shambles, oh well, it's just what you need
Your purpose found

[Verse 4]
You turn the lights down and draw the curtains
You put the kettle on
Come over here, sit down, tell me your troubles
We'll sing the saddest song
[Chorus]
And heartbreak, no, you can't catch me
Hot on my heels but I move too fast
I know you think that I would make good company
At last

[Verse 5]
I'm free to wander so get up off of your knees
And find some other fool
Someone to hold you when you've got no one to tease
It won't be me

[Chorus]
'Cause heartbreak, no, you can't catch me
Hot on my heels but I move too fast
I know you think that I would make good company
At last