Not Exactly

I am sad alright

But what a waste of time

I held you much too close

And now there's something missing

But I can't see the empty space

Something else has taken place

I am sad alright

But what a waste of tears

I held you much too close

And now there's someone missing

She is gone without a trace

Just the expression on her face:

What a waste

There's a flame and a fire and a body burning up

And a bird on a shape made of steel ohoh

He keeps on singing

It's not exactly what you think

Not exactly what you see

Not exactly what you've learned

And what you will be learning

I am sad alright

But what a waste of breath

I'm only talking to relieve

Although there's noone listening

He is gone without a trace

Just the expression on his face:

Who's to blame?

There's a flame and a fire and a body burning up

And a bird on a shape made of steel, ohoh

He keeps on singing

It's not exactly what you think

Not exactly what you see

Not exactly what you've learned

And what you will be learning