Without you

Behind these walls that I build to be strong,
I felt I was drifting alone for so long,
I've waited forever for someone to see,
It's behind these eyes that you'll see the real me.

Little by little, and slowly at first,
I hope for the best and prepare for the worst,
I gave you no clues about how to break through,
Somehow I was sure you would know what to do.

I all seemed so simple, I couldn't have known,
How I would feel when our feelings were shown,
I thought we connected, your heart spoke to me,
It whispered three words that were not meant to be.

I know that I hurt you, I hurt myself too,
I couldn't believe that what you said was true
and now I'm alone without you by my side,
It's my fault I miss you, it's my fault it died.

I wish I knew then what I have now learnt,
Our souls were on fire and we both got burnt,
I can't change the past, I cannot forget
but my memories will always be laced with regret.

I have to let go now and let you move on,
My heart will ache more every day now you're gone,
I will miss you with every breath that I take
but to save you this pain, it's the choice that I make.