Intro verse 1 Have you seen the way That she looks at you Do you know what it means Like a tidal wave Crashing over you But you can't tell me what it means Oooh... verse 2 I have booked my flight Back to planet earth I am following my heart Leaving you behind Is the hardest thing to do Why do you have to be so cruel Oooh... Chorus 1 Don't turn around now I'm closer than before Tell me that I'm Closer than before Don't turn it around I'm closer than before Post-Chorus verse 3 As I climb aboard And watch you disappear In a burst of dust and smoke Let the vapor trail Push me out of here I'm feeling just like I had hoped Oooh... Chorus 2 Don't turn around now I'm closer than before Tell me that I'm Closer than before Don't turn it around I'm closer than before Post-Chorus x 4 (let it ring) verse 4 As I'm falling back Through the atmosphere It all seems like such a waste All those empty years that I spend with you Burning off in empty space Oooh...