She's waiting for me when i get home from work But things just ain't the same She turns out the light and cries in the dark Won't answer when i call her name Chorus On the stairs i smoke a cigarette alone The mexican kids are shooting fireworks below Hey, baby, it's the fourth of july Hey, baby, it's the fourth of july She gives me her cheek when i want her lips And i don't have the strength to go On the lost side of town in a dark apartment We gave up trying so long ago Repeat chorus Whatever happened, i apologize So dry your tears and baby, walk outside It's the fourth of july Repeat chorus