(Verse 1)
She wears long sleeves
She sits in the back of the class and sleeps
She lives off nicotine and caffeine
She rolls her eyes at stupid things and always forgets to eat
She hides her pain in a cloud of smoke
Cuz how can someone of 17 only have half of her family
She's told he's not worth anything
But she cries
(Chorus)
Why did he leave, what's so wrong with me
Did I drive him away, is he better off alone
Was I not good enough
Was I not worth it, was I not perfect
Would he come back if I was
Would he come back to love
(Verse 2)
In her wallet, an old photo, creased and worn,
She carries it close, lest memories be torn.
An AC/DC t-shirt, his scent faintly lingers,
A relic of love, held between her fingers.
Her hair untamed, curls that mirror his own,
A silent tribute, a love widely known.
In the mirror's gaze, his blue eyes appear,
A reflection of him, forever held dear
Five years old, bikes dancing in the sunlit street,
A memory once cherished, now bittersweet.
She holds the photo, whispers low,
(Chorus)
Why did you leave, what's so wrong with me
Did I drive you away, are you better off alone
Was I not good enough
Was I not worth it, was I not perfect
Would you come back if I was
Would you come back to love
Come back to love, come back to love
(Verse 3)
She's all grown up now
His picture is replaced by a beautiful little girl
With the same beautiful curls
She held her standards high
So no man would hurt her again
But she still sees him in the mirror
She wipes her tears
Throws away that old t-shirt
And says
(Outro)
I guess the painkillers loved you more than you could love me
AnnaJoslin
