The One that Got Away

You were the one that got away
Though I wish things had turned out differently, I understand
I always knew, deep down inside
That we weren't going to last
Though I believed and I hoped that I was wrong

You were the first to come along
When I wasn't looking, when I least expected
I let you in with open arms
I found happiness where I never thought I would
And I believed again

For weeks I enjoyed having you around
Hanging with me
We shared meals, laughs, and even a dance or two
Together, we threw glitter in the air
And today I'm dancing on my own

For weeks I called you sunshine, and you were
Your playfulness, your sweetness, and your thoughtfulness
Brought smiles to my face every day
Just some of the things about you that
Drew me in under your guise

We're two very special people
With kind hearts and lots of love
Each deserving of the very best
I believed that's just what we both got
But bad timing ultimately did us in

Through it all, you were tormented
Struggling within yourself, with your past and your present
Though I wanted to be the one to help
In the end it was only you who could help yourself
In doing so, you felt you had to let me go

There will be so much to miss about you
Our nightly conversations I'll probably miss the most
They always sent me off into sweet dreams
I'll miss all of the many names you called me, too
Maestro, punk, and even bello

So now I am sad, for selfish reasons
I no longer have beautiful Sundays every day of the week
Though I know you still wanted me around
I must now take care of me and disappear
I'm sorry if it hurts, but it hurts me even more

I know that in some way I was special to you, too
Maybe one day we'll meet again
In a different time, in a different place
Once you and I have both healed
From this significant time in both of our lives

I want to thank you for our time together
It's been as full of joy for me as it was for you
I'm just sorry it had to end so soon
I will certainly miss everything about you
The good, the bad, and even the troublesome

I hope you find what you're looking for,
For you being happy is what's most important
Though I wish things could have turned out different
I truly understand
You'll be forever remembered as the one that got away