Life isn't always easy
Choices aren't always right
Somtimes you will wonder
What keeps you up at night
Laughter can hide sadness
But it won't block the pain
Smiles can cover the tear drops
But they won't stop the rain

You strung me along
And played with my heart
Pulled at my strings
Til I fell apart
Smiled to your self
And thought "Damn, I'm sly"
Left my pieces scattered
And alone to cry

I always dream of a happy ending
where wishes do come true
to fall asleep in the arms of the one
who says I love you
I just can't wait for the day
For my prince to set me free
Whisk me off to a fairy tale ending
That's just how it's meant to be

I could tear up all of your pictures
and burn all of your gifts
I could convince everyone else around me
That you no longer exist
But my heart will know the truth
It will look past my lies
And know that I still want you
But God only will know why

I'm ready to try again
To open up my heart
To let somebody else in
who won't tear it apart
I'm ready to start anew
And know that it just might
Not turn out to be forever
I'll know I'll be alright

You think that you've finally found
The person meant for you
TO help you with the pains of life
To help you make it through
You finally get the courage
ANd let them know it's real
And then they turn around and say
That's not how they feel

Just because I laugh with you
Just because you make me smile
Does not mean that I love you
That will take a while
Just because I hold your hand
And tell you how I feel
Does not mean that I'm forever yours
That's a whole other deal

They say never look back
For it’s just too late
But I still have the memories
And they keep me awake
I know it’s hard to see it happen
I don’t want it to,
Because I still believe in us
The dreams I had with you

I hate that you don't love me
I hate that I even care
I hate that you don't notice me
Even when I'm right there
I hate that I don't matter
That I will never be yours
But that's the way love is
When you're only the girl next door

Don't give it up if you're not willing to let it go