Well you ask me how I'm doing
And I always say just fine
Takes all my will to keep my thoughts
From drifting back to other times
I smile and make small talk
The weather sure is nice today
And all the time on my mind
Are the words I'll never say

'Cause in my heart's the answer
An unfinished goodbye
Oh, but I can't tell you..
So when you ask.. I lie...
So go on ask me how I am
Don't expect to see me cry
Can't you see I'm alright
And baby.. I lie.. I lie..

Your indifference, ohh
It burns me like a flame
I do alright but I know
I'll never be the same
I lost a part of me
There's an emptiness inside
I can't run far enough
Oh, and how I've tried

I turn and walk away
Hold my head up high
A secret in my heart
And when you ask.. I lie...
So go on ask me how I am
I'm clinging to my pride
I'll say never better
And baby.. I lie.. I lie..

Joni  1/13/99