No One's Better Sake

One thought has me turning back 
  A dozen point the other way 
  We act upon desire to each a hand for hire 
  And patience isn't worth the wait 

  You've got knives in your eyes 
  You would be happy not to change your mind 
  I can't defend you truly 
  When I worry about smoke 'stead of putting out the fire 

  And if we worked it out 
  Chances abound, we'd be standing our ground 
  For no one's better sake 
  (Better say) goodbye 

  What are we waiting for?  What are we waiting for? 
  What are we waiting for?  What are we waiting for? 
  What are we waiting for?  What are we waiting for? 
  Mmm...  What are we waiting for? 

  How faint might that light become 
  In focus but at miles away? 
  Although my position just gives you an ignition 
  Be certain that I know my praise 

  So is this how it ends? 
  Oh, with a whimper in the place of a bang 
  I can't defend you truly 
  When I worry about smoke 'stead of putting out the fire 

  And if we worked it out 
  Chances abound, we'd be standing our ground 
  For no one's better sake 
  (Better say) goodbye 

  We would be friends if we tried again 
  I'll take second place just to end the race 
  For no one's better sake 
  (Better say) goodbye