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 reassamble it
And my momma swore she would never let herself forget
And that was the day that I swore I'd never sing of love if it does not exist

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

Maybe I know somewhere deep in my soul that love never lasts
And we've got to find our own way 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 had sworn to myself that I'm content with loneliness
'Cause none of it was ever worth the risk

But you are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception