Love you, hate who you are

(Verse 1)

I miss the idea of what we could’ve been,

But I don’t miss the silence, the selfish sins.

You talk so loud, but you never hear,

It’s always their fault, never yours, that’s clear.

You left her broken when she needed you most,

Blamed the world, but it’s you who’s the ghost.

How can you love, then turn so cold?

The truth’s in your hands, but you won’t hold.

(Chorus)

I can still love you, but I hate who you are,

You burn every bridge, then blame the stars.

I’ve tried to forgive, but it’s hard to forget,

I love the man you could be, not the man I’ve met.

(Verse 2)

Your words cut deep, but your actions scream,

You tore down Nana, like you tear down dreams.

Do you see yourself, or just the blame?

A mirror’s reflection won’t say my name.

You call it love, but it’s built on control,

You’d rather take than ever be whole.

I stood in your shadow, trying to grow,

But all you gave me was seeds of sorrow.

(Chorus)

I can still love you, but I hate who you are,

You burn every bridge, then blame the stars.

I’ve tried to forgive, but it’s hard to forget,

I love the man you could be, not the man I’ve met.

(Bridge)

I’ll never be the son you dreamed,

But I’m proud of the man that I’ve redeemed.

You see the cracks, I see the fight,

I built my strength in your dim light.

(Outro)

So I’ll love from a distance, won’t hold you too close,

Your love’s like a fire that burns what I know.

I miss the dad I wished you’d be,

But I’ve found peace in setting me free.

(Final Chorus)

I can still love you, but I hate who you are,

You burn every bridge, then blame the stars.

I’ve tried to forgive, but it’s hard to forget,

I love the man you could be, not the man I’ve met.