i wish i could say ‘i love you’
i wish it wouldn’t be a lie
i wish i could make you happy
God knows i try

but i’m older now than i was
was when i said i’d never move on
i want to be there for you
but i’m already gone

love is patient but i can’t wait
love is kind but life is cruel
we must go our separate ways
but i once was a fool for you

don’t cry cause you’ll see
this is gonna set you free
i know we’ll never be
eachothers destiny

so shake my hand, don’t hug me
cause i might decide to stay
here in your arms
living off of yesterday