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
Is any more sadness 
might bring this whole house down

Love takes a wrecking ball, 
will it take 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 hear? 
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

Love takes a wrecking ball, 
will it take 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?

If we tear love down, 
we'll be swinging on forever.
If we tear love down, 
we'll be swinging on forever.

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, 
takes a wrecking ball tonight...