A Stranger in My Place
Reflections on Love's Pain
Lyrics
I see the town where we were born
I observe the town of our birth.
I see the place we were raised
I see the location where we were raised.
I see all the things you wanted that I never gave
I perceive all the desires you had that I failed to fulfill.
I see sadness, I see sorrow, I see pain on your face
I notice sadness, sorrow, and pain reflected on your face.
But I just can't see a stranger in my place.
Despite these observations, I cannot envision a stranger taking my place.
I can see now where we quarreled
I now understand where our conflicts occurred.
I can see now I was wrong
I recognize my mistakes now.
I can see where you might weaken when I wasn't strong
I acknowledge the moments when you might have felt vulnerable due to my lack of strength.
I see memories of a love gone bad that time can't erase
I witness memories of a love that deteriorated but cannot be erased by time.
But I just can't see a stranger in my place.
Despite understanding these issues, I cannot imagine someone else replacing me.
No one seems to know you quite like I do
No one knows you as intimately as I do.
No one knows the things that make you cry
No one is aware of the things that bring tears to your eyes.
Looking back it seems I never showed you
In retrospect, it appears I failed to express my love for you.
And now I lie alone and wonder why.
Now, I lie alone and ponder why.
I can see now where you might grow tired
I comprehend where you might become weary.
Of dreams that don't come true
Disappointment in unfulfilled dreams is apparent.
I can see where I have fallen short
I acknowledge my shortcomings in fulfilling the promises I made.
Of the things I promised you
I see through tear-filled eyes the absence of love on your face.
I can see now through my tear filled eyes
No love on your face
Despite the absence of love in your expression, I still cannot imagine a stranger taking my place.
But I just can't see a stranger in my place.
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