A long drive in the early morning
Was the only thing that freed her mind
She learned to see things clearly
In the hazy glow of traffic lights
She says I wasn't raised to spend my days living in a house
Overrun with drink and screaming
But that's not why I'm leaving

One eye on a stack of letters
And another on the bottom line
Mail used to bring much more than
Bills and worries once upon a time
She says I lie awake and wonder how we'll pay for it all
And my heart just won't stop beating
But that's not why I'm leaving

One subtle jab too many
From the in-laws at Christmas time
But the kids are old enough now
To sense trouble in paradise
He says nobody cares I set aside the life that I deserve
And I just can't stand not knowing
But that's not why I'm going

She told him over dinner
Three courses by candlelight
One feast of final favors
Two bottles of her favorite wine
She says I know you say you love me every morning
But a month ago today I stopped believing
But that's not why I'm leaving
That's not why I'm leaving
That's not why I'm leaving