Don't Cry For Me

I've tried so hard

I've fought so long

I know the cycle

One day it's good

Then it's bad

Then it's good again

The cycle never ends

I've stayed for others

I swore I'd fight to my dieing day

That I'd hold on until I couldn't hold on anymore

The time has come

That day has arrived

Don't be mad at me for leaving

Don't be mad I couldn't stay

The pain was the worst I've ever felt

The pain became more than I could bare

The ache in my arms became too much

The tears were out of control

What worked before doesn't work anymore

It's not just about getting through this episode anymore

It's knowing the cycle will never end

I know I'll be here again

I'm flying high now

Well above the pain

Don't cry for me

Don't be mad at me for leaving

Don't be mad I couldn't stay

I know my actions hurt you

I know they left you in pain

I'm so sorry it had to be this way

I hope some day you can understand

The pain was the worst I've ever felt

The pain became more than I could bare

Over three decades of repeating the cycle

Over three decades of having to find my way out again

I'll never fall into that hole again

I'll never feel lost again

I'm flying high now

Well above the pain

Don't cry for me

Don't be mad at me for leaving

Don't be mad I couldn't stay

Just know that I love you

And I would have stayed if I could