[Verse 1] He walks in late with whiskey on his breath A crooked smile, another small death Says he was working, but I've heard that line Like a scratched record playing one more time [Verse 2] He swears tomorrow he'll be someone new But tomorrow's just another shade of blue His promises are paper in the rain Still I'm here, dancing with the pain [Chorus ] Despite it all, I love him so Through the lies and the undertow Maybe someday he'll finally see The illusions fade and come back to me Despite it all, my heart believes He'll grow tired of make-believe I'm holding on, though others fall I love him still, despite it all [Verse 3] There's lipstick traces he can't explain Perfume lingering like a stain He tells me stories with those restless eyes But I see the truth beneath his alibis [Pre-Chorus ] Maybe I'm a fool to wait around For a wandering man to settle down But love don't listen to what makes sense It just builds a home on a broken fence [Chorus ] Despite it all, I love him so Through the lies and the undertow Maybe someday he'll finally see The illusions fade and come back to me Despite it all, my heart believes He'll grow tired of make-believe I'm holding on, though others fall I love him still, despite it all [Bridge ] (Saxophone solo) One day he'll wake up from the game he plays Trade his wild nights for quieter days Till then I'll wait with this foolish heart Loving a man who's a work of art [Chorus ] Despite it all, I love him so Through the lies and the undertow Maybe someday he'll finally see The illusions fade and come back to me Despite it all, my heart believes He'll grow tired of make-believe I'm holding on, though others fall I love him still, despite it all [Outro ] Despite it all Despite it all I love him still... despite it all