The Only Exception
Sam Tsui Lyrics

When I was younger, I saw my daddy cry
When I was a child, I witnessed my father's emotional vulnerability.

And curse at the wind
He cursed and shouted at the forces beyond his control.

He broke his own heart and I watched
My father’s emotional pain caused grief which I observed.

As he tried to reassemble it
He attempted to fix it, although it was challenging.

And my momma swore that she would never let herself forget
My mother made a promise to never forget her past and subsequent emotions.

And that was the day that I promised
This event instilled in me a desire and obligation to live truthfully.

I'd never sing of love if it does not exist
I promised to never romanticize a concept if it does not exist or seems false.

But darling
Despite this promise, I acknowledge someone who challenges it.

You are the only exception
You're unique, and not subject to the same skepticism.

Maybe I know somewhere deep in my soul
Perhaps on a deep level I understand this, but it’s difficult to accept.

That love never lasts
Love is not permanent, but it's still worth experiencing.

We've got to find other ways to make it alone
We must discover other means of coping with solitude.

Or keep a straight face
Otherwise, we must appear unaffected by these emotions.

And I've always lived like this keeping a comfortable
I've developed a habit of living comfortably while avoiding deep feelings.

Distance
Emotional distance, at a safe distance from vulnerability and pain.

And up until now I swore to myself that I'm content with loneliness
I convinced myself that loneliness is not a big issue.

Because none of it was ever worth the risk and
None of those experiences seemed worth the emotional risk involved.

Oh
An exclamation of emotion.

I've got a tight grip on reality
I'm rooted in reality and practicality.

But I can't let go of what's in front of me here
But there's something- or someone in front of me that I can't ignore.

I know you're leaving in the morning when you wake up
I'm aware that you'll be departing, at sunrise tomorrow.

Leave me with some kind of proof it's not a dream
Show me evidence or something tangible that proves this experience is real.

You are the only exception
You're the only one who defies my beliefs about love.

And I'm on my way to believing (mm-hmm)
I'm starting to comprehend this and accept it.

I'm on my way to believing
I'm progressing towards belief and acceptance.