Didn't really want to say good-bye 
I was torn between love and pride 
You kissed the child in me 
Went and brought about a lady 
Lovin' times always seen to change 

I guess I'm a part to blame 
We lost our eye to eye 
Day and night I only cry 
Well your pushing got the best of me 
A time I'd thought I'd never leave 

Lift the hands that had a hold on me 
Now it's time to breathe 
'Cause you meant the world to me 
But I had other needs 
To be the girl of someone's eye 

And not a type that you could love and hide 
'Cause you had to take control 
So I just had to go 
I'm sorry how it had to be 
But you meant the world to me 

The love you gave blinded me 
So disguised I couldn't see 
You eyes seemed so sincere 
I didn't notice any trouble there 
But you went and turned your love on me 

Only wanted me lock and key 
Didn't understand my thoughts and ways 
Pretty soon you said I'd changed 
You meant the world to me 
You meant the world 

People tell you stand by your man 
If it's love through thick and thin 
But you wouldn't go and let it be 
So now it's time for me, yeah