Whispers in the Static

I heard your name and my hands went cold

They told me stories by the corner door

Said you were running where I could not see

I let their voices make a fool of me

I turned my back while you were begging me

Now every truth I buried cuts me more I

called it pride, but it was fear

I chose the lies they fed my ear

You stood there clean in pouring rain

And I walked off with your name in pain

I let the best of my life go

Over smoke from mouths that never knew

Now you wear a ring I did not earn

And he gives the peace I stole from you

I want you back,

but I know

Love is not a door I get to break through

I saw your picture in a Sunday frame

Your smile was steady,

not a mask for hurt

He held your hand like it was holy ground

And I learned the truth too late from every word

You never cheated, you just loved me first

I let the best of my life go

Over smoke from mouths that never knew

Now you wear a ring I did not earn

And he gives the peace I stole from you

I want you back,

but I know

Love is not a door I get to break through

If I could kneel outside your door

I would not ask to change your vow

I would say I was the coward And I am

sorry now

He keeps you laughing I can see that now

I let the best of my life go

Over smoke from mouths that never knew

Now you wear a ring I did not earn

And he gives the peace I stole from you

So I will carry what I broke And let your happy ending

stay with

you I lost you to a lie

But he loves you right