Burning Black and White

she said "i understand,
but the way that you look at her...
i know that look so well,
you'll want her forever.

don't let this moment pass you by
go and get her, all you need is a little push
but don't leave without saying goodbye

keep the memories in the back of your mind
but don't let them fade to black and white
don't be scared, this is what we call progress."

she placed her finger on my chin
brought it up so i could look inside her skies
she said "everything's alright,
i promise i'll be fine."

sh-sh-sh-shake it off
take the good from the past
and let it go

keep the memories in the back of your mind
but don't let them fade to black and white
don't be scared, this is what we call progress.
keep the melodies in the front of your head
the orchestra will keep going 'till i'm dead
don't be scared, life is a process
you won't believe in what you've got until you open your eyes

she said "forget about me and all of these things
you told yourself it would work, but look at what's happening
you're moving on, and it's for the best (this is what we call progress)
"you know you still drive me crazy, but i have to let you go
i helped you grow up, but i won't watch you grow old
you're turning the page, tearing it out and burning it..."

it's a goddamn process

keep the memories in the back of your mind
but don't let them fade to black and white
just erase the thought of me (then you will move on easily)
keep the melodies in the front of your head
you'll hear them again when i am dead
and you're with her, just as happy as can be

don't be scared, this is what we call progress
you won't believe in what you've got until you open up your eyes
don't be scared, this is what we call progress