i didn't have to leave you

remember me

the one who picked up all the pieces

me

the one whos love for you increases everyday

and it won't go away like she did

remember her

the one who left your heart abandoned

her

well she's back again and i can't stand it

it hurts 'cause with her tears all glistening

she's got you listening to her promises

well remember this

i didn't have to leave you to love you

i didn't have to lose you first to want you more than ever

i didn't have to leave you to love you

i didn't have to see if i could tear your world apart

and still win back your heart

i didn't have to leave you to love you

i loved you from the start

you know me

i only want whats best for you and i'd leave

if you really wanted me to

but if i say that i don't want to stay

it would be right

you know her

and she knows how to get to you

oh the nerve

she's offering her bed to you

and what's worse

is that she knows you started over

but she still insists that you owe her one more try

well i knew

i didn't have to leave you to love you

i didn't have to lose you first to want you more than ever

i didn't have to leave you to love you

i didn't have to see if i could tear your world apart

and still win back your heart

i didn't have to leave you to love you

i loved you from the start

i didn't have to leave you to love you