even so

you're gonna hate me when i tell you everything

you're gonna question whether you really know me at all

you will revisit every smile

and where it fit into the day

i know this is how it will play

and i try

oh i try to think of all the things

that i could do to let you know that i love

even so

i was not looking to do you wrong

was not looking for a change of scenery

don't remember where

or when

or how i did

but i'm hoping you'll forgive me

and i try

oh i try to think of all the things

that i could do to let you know that i love you

do you remember how we'd run in the summertime

do you remember how we'd run in the summertime

oh i try

i try so very hard

and i cry

i cry so very much

for i love you like you'll never let yourself feel again

i love you like a brother and a friend

i love you with my whole heart until it bends

i love you like a lover until the very end

but i'll always think of all the things you did

to let me know that you love me

but you're leaving

even so