Verse 1: Rain in my favourite house Dripping through the wooden ceiling A leak that I could not fix No matter how much I was willing The song starts with the narrator experiencing rain dripping through their wooden ceiling in their favourite house. They have tried to fix the leak but have been unsuccessful. Chorus: And I know I should leave this place But I'm scared of losing what I've found So I'll stay and watch it fade As it all comes tumbling down The chorus reflects on the narrator's hesitation to leave the place they love for fear of losing it. They are willing to watch it fade away, even if it means everything tumbling down. Verse 2: I've watched the walls begin to rot And the floorboards turn to dust But still, I can't bring myself to go Leave behind what we've made and trust The narrator acknowledges the deterioration of the house but still finds it difficult to leave behind the memories and experiences they have had in the place. Chorus: And I know I should leave this place But I'm scared of losing what I've found So I'll stay and watch it fade As it all comes tumbling down Bridge: And when it's all gone And I'm left with nothing at all Will I regret not walking away When I had nothing left to lose? The bridge highlights the internal struggle the narrator faces, pondering whether they will regret not leaving when they are left with nothing. Chorus: And I know I should leave this place But I'm scared of losing what I've found So I'll stay and watch it fade As it all comes tumbling down The song ends with the narrator choosing to stay and watch as everything falls apart around them.
