[Verse 1 – hesitant, reflective] I saw the pictures in your eyes, All the promises I left behind. I thought I was strong, I thought I knew, But I lost my way and lost you too. I defended walls I built inside, Turned my pride into your silent cries. Every mistake, I tried to hide, But I can’t paint over the pain tonight. [Pre-Chorus – rising regret, voice breaking slightly] I swallowed pride just to hold my ground, Ignored the cracks I should’ve found. And now your silence screams in my ear, Tells me the truth I refused to hear. [Chorus – remorseful, heartfelt, emotionally raw] At the end, I see the love I ruined, Every word I said that tore you down. I can’t erase the nights you suffered, Or the weight you carried while I frowned. I loved you then, I won’t deny it, But my mistakes kept you from the sound. I lost you long before goodbye, And now I see it—I was wrong. [Verse 2 – steadier, acknowledging his faults] I talked too loud while you whispered soft, Ignored the storm that raged aloft. Made you doubt the love I swore, Turned your heart into something sore. I stopped listening to the things you said, Chased my pride instead of thread. Funny how hindsight comes too late, I should’ve held you, not sealed your fate. [Pre-Chorus 2 – quiet intensity, self-aware] I see you standing taller now, I see your fire, I see your vow. Some doors don’t slam, they just stay closed, And I’m the one who never chose. [Chorus – fuller, layered, more sorrow] At the end, I see the love I ruined, Every word I said that tore you down. I can’t erase the nights you suffered, Or the weight you carried while I frowned. I loved you then, I won’t deny it, But my mistakes kept you from the sound. I lost you long before goodbye, And now I see it—I was wrong. [Bridge – quiet, raw, almost pleading] I didn’t know what you needed most, I gave my ego and not my soul. I can’t take back what I let slip, But I wish I’d held you, not let it rip. [Final Chorus – restrained, reflective, accepting] At the end, I see the pain I caused, Every moment I let go unheld. Some hearts leave without anger, Mine left yours without the help. I’ll carry lessons, feel the shame, Let the past be where it belongs. I lost you long before goodbye— And now I know… I was wrong. [Outro – soft, resigned, almost whispering] Yeah… I see you now.

I See You Now