I calculated all that was said,
With pencils and paper,
Up to my head
Til i'm covered in lead,
Did i really think it would work like i planned?
Like i planned?
It's all too bad

We built this house
On paper and words
The thought of it breaking sounds absurd

So here's to the dreams
We watch shattered before our lies
And here's to perfection
Laced with compromise
Oooh.

We built this house
On paper and words
The thought of it breaking sounds absurd
Unheard of.

Take a breath and close your eyes
Walk by faith into the night
Take a breath and close your eyes
Walk by faith into the night