I've been lonely, feeling far away Listening to things that people say They've made an art, a big display Of saying the same old things the same old way Empty words I've known so well Useless tales that people tell They sing the same old melody Empty words to me I spend my day drifting through Endless streets and avenues All the shops are having sales Of empty words and fairy tales Empty words I've known so well Useless tales that people tell They sing the same old melody Empty words to me In the city or in the town Empty words fill the day People talk, but it don't really matter 'Cause there's nothing much to say Empty words, they fill my mind I'd like to leave them all behind Then they wouldn't bother me Empty words, empty words Empty words, empty words Empty words, they fill my mind I'd like to leave them all behind Then they wouldn't bother me Empty words, empty words Empty words, empty words