It took so long for you to build your garden
Then she came by and burned the whole thing down
She said she didn’t like it beg your pardon
But enjoyed the way that you bow to her crown

Now I would never get between your loving
But I watch the way that you bend to her will
And even when she ditched you in a hurry
She’s got you waiting ‘round here for her still

Ooh
Girl, what did she do?
She cut down all your forests
‘Cuz she said it impeded the view
Ooh
Girl, what did she do?
She tore down your whole forest
‘Cuz she said that it spoiled the view

She moved on and so you built a castle
With walls so high that no one could get in
Finding your old self was half the battle
Then she came by and moved herself back in

I can’t help but wonder
if she would ever want you for you
Won’t you
Go and find another
Who never makes you feel untrue

Ooh
Girl, what did she do?
She cut down all your forests
‘Cuz she said it impeded the view
Ooh
Girl, what did she do?
She tore down your whole forest
‘Cuz she said that it spoiled the view

And I can see it in your face
when you say her name
You’re still holding out hope that maybe
One day she’ll feel the same
And when you call me crying
Know I’m here for you
‘Cuz you’re a shining light
but when she’s by your side
She spoils the view