Stare at the number Written on my wall Funny to feel how fast I am falling From the beginnin' I knew wantin' you was wrong But it all fades away As I am calling I wish somehow even now I'd say the words that could save me I try to speak But silently reach for the telephone What a torturous game I keep playin' And I know it's insane I should be runnin' But I keep stayin' What a torturous game In your arms, I find empty desire It's always the same What a torturous, torturous game As I wait for your answer The mirror on the table Shows me the face of the one I should be blaming I know I should hang up right now I'm just not able I need you, without you My whole world is fading I called your name at the start To numb the pain of a broken heart The rules have changed A fool remains who can't break away What a torturous game I keep playin' And I know it's insane I should be runnin' But I keep stayin' What a torturous game In your arms, I find empty desire And it's always the same What a torturous, torturous game It seems in vain These hands that shake Are desperately prayin' For the soul I've stained And the pain you can't take away What a torturous game I keep playin' And I know it's insane I should be runnin' But I keep stayin' What a torturous game In your arms, I find empty desire It's always the same What a torturous, torturous game What a torturous game I keep playin' And I know it's insane What a torturous, torturous game What a torturous game In your arms, I find empty desire And it's always the same What a torturous, torturous game It's a torturous game, yeah I know it's insane A torturous game A torturous game