"The Only Exception" Lyrics

When I was younger I saw
My daddy cry and curse at the wind
He broke his own heart and I watched
As he tried to reassemble it

And my mama swore that she
Would never let herself decay
That was the day that I promised
I'd never sing of love if it does not exist

But darling, you are the only exception
Well, you are the only exception
Well, you are the only exception
You are the only exception

Maybe I know somewhere deep in my soul
That love never lasts
We've got to find other ways
To make it alone or keep a straight face

And I've always lived like this
Keeping a comfortable distance
And up until now I have sworn to myself
That I'm content with loneliness

Because none of it was ever worth the risk

Well, you are the only exception
Well, you are the only exception
Well, you are the only exception
Well, you are the only exception