The Plea

"love, please understand
i never meant to hurt you"
if wishes were stars, i'd have a galaxy
for all the times i wanted not to say those words
(it's never enough)

"love, i know life is rough
but i've my life to live, not yours"
if obstacles were mountains, i'd have a full range
for the barriers i've fought just trying to make us work
    (it's never enough)
    just to try)
"love, i thought you made clear
what you wanted me to be, so i changed for you"
if every breath of air was a diamond, i'd have a rich mine
for all the me i put aside to make you happy
    (it's never enough)
    just to try to save)

"love, don't speak to me of promises
i swore i'd never break"
if loyalty had a price, i'd have credit due
for the times i stood beside you when i didn't think it was worth it
    (it's never enough
    just to try to save
    the love that died)

"love, please don't shed a tear
i warned you before now that this is goodbye"
if every heartbreak was a whip lash, i'd be scarred for life
for all the broken dreams i'd hoped we'd make true
    (it's never enough
    just to try to save
    the love that died the day
    i grew up and you stayed a child)