Tell me when to let go, I'll swing this wrecking ball There's trouble in the basement, I can hear it through the floor Stay up in the attic and dare not make a sound Any more sadness, might bring this whole house down Love takes a wrecking ball, takes a wrecking ball tonight Will it take a wrecking ball, to open your eyes? Love takes a wrecking ball, will it take a wrecking ball tonight? How can you stay here? You'll disappear in smoke I've given you a warning, I'm letting go the rope Come out of the basement and let me share your load I am your reflection, I do not see the joke If we tear love down we'll be swinging on forever