I Never Meant To

I never meant to make you cry
All alone in the dark at night
I don’t know why I thought you’d lie
You’re the only thing that’s right

I never meant to cause those tears
That I know fell from your eyes
My heart was full of remembered fears
Suspicion from past lies

I never meant to hurt you so bad
You told me you were okay
I hung up the phone when I should have stayed
And chased your sorrow away

Now I do see how those words hurt you so
I see the effect of that night
I’m writing this down as the tears start to flow
I’ll do anything to put it right

I ignored your pain; I was so full of fear
So scared of losing you
You told me about the bath, I sat there stunned
I didn’t know what to do

I should have listened, and talked to you
Not run away in cold fear
I should have got a taxi to yours
And kissed every single tear

I don’t know if these words will help
To ease the pain you feel
All I want is for you to know
My love and trust is real

Your love is my air that keeps me alive
Your touch, every breath I take
You’re the one who helped me survive
You’re my thought every time I wake

That night, I know you thought I’d leave
But the thought never even occurred
You’re my life, my love, my hope
My strength, my voice, my world

I know I could never live without you
For I know that you are the one
Every time you hold me in your arms
I know, with you, I belong

I’m so sorry for the words I said
I wish I could rewind
Erase the pain I caused instead
And leave that night behind

I’m so sorry I didn’t stay on the phone
I should have helped you through
I’ll do anything to make things right
Because I trust you too