Marianne stood by the window Looking out on the street as the cars sail by Knew you, wondered if he was Going to magically reappear, Step out of his car, Running to your arms, Marianne. Could wait for a sign but you're just killing time And it's killing you too Well you can't put behind, It'll stay in your mind and it'll haunt you Down, down, down. He was, he was your only son Like you were your mother's only daughter. You had to believe when they said He didn't leave because of you or me But because he saw no other way, Marianne. Could wait for a sign but you're just killing time And it's killing you too Well you can't put behind, It'll stay in your mind and it'll haunt you Down, down, down And I'm not looking for a reason, I'm looking for truth But if I find it meanwhile it could be Of good use, but there is no use No use in Blaming yourself, it won't lead to anything, Marianne. But what good does this song But what good does convincing I'm not waiting for you to get over this This emptiness and fear, it won't cease to exist I just wish that you would come to see That everything is the way it must be And if I am wrong, Marianne, you may call me a liar.