All the Befores Lyrics

Thought I could make it without you
Thought I could walk away and never look back
Thought I had the secret to stop these eyes from crying
Told myself he were no good, so what's the need in trying?

But as you see, here I am, loving you stronger than ever
Promising to be better, get it into my head
I don't know how to be nothing but yours
I guess I should have learned from all the befores

I wrote a nice long letter explaining my reasons for leaving
Hoping it would tear you apart and leave you grieving
But I bet you didn't even read it
You're so familiar with the lines
You just glanced up at the clock
'Cause you knew the exact time I'd knock

Without pride, here I stand, waiting for your forgiveness
This is where I belong
Come what may, this time I'll stay
You might as well lock all the doors
I guess I should have learned from all the befores

I'm promising to be better and get it into my head
I don't know how to be nothing but yours
I guess I should have learned from all the befores