Just Like Before

Wilting Rose

I remember the way you looked at me

And the sympathetic smile you wore

The way that you're looking at me now

Well it's feeling just like it did before



With trembling hands and a pounding heart

I reach out to touch you, draw you to me

But you're holding back, and now I know;

You came here to ask to be free



I've walked this path a thousand times

I seem to be so easily replaced

And though my heart's been bruised before

I can't stop the hurt from showing on my face



I can't believe you would do this

Leave me to face the world on my own

Well I'll let you have your goddamn freedom

And I'll live safe from harm - alone