when i was your girl

when i was your girl

i didn't know that i would

end where you begin

more beautiful in your skin

no matter of regret

this loosening curl

teasing you out

when i was your girl

in my room you said we'll stay here for an endless year

close the door we're letting no one near

when i was your girl

when i was your girl

and then today

all the nightmares came my way

all the tears i tried to stay

you were never satisfied

when i was your girl

when i was your girl

and when i was she

i'd put on every coat

to wear the weather down

but even in the sun

you said you tasted rain

i watched you unfurl

you held on to me

when i was your girl

in my cups i see you watching from the edge of the bed

i'm sinking words that you never said

when i was your girl

when i was your girl

and then today

i'll be keeping out your way

every debt they owe i pay

they were never satisfied

when i was your girl

when i was your girl

we tore out a page

impolitely quit the stage

into corners sweep our rage

i would never leave you crying

when i was your girl

when i was your girl

when i was your girl