I Didn't Know You Were There

Coulda walked A little bit past Where I needed to go. Coulda talked A little bit fast, But I just didn't know. Didn't think You would be there So near me. Didn't blink As you walked away, Tearily. Didn't know. Didn't see. Never showed How much You meant to me. Coulda cried Through the night Had I known You were there And you cared. But I didn't. And you didn't. That's clear to me Now. What can I say Now that you Went away? Can't hear me sobbing On the city streets. The rain is pouring Coming down in sheets, My face is soaked With tears and rain. What we had Was so much pain. But I'd trade it all If it meant I'd see you again. Coulda walked A little bit past Where I needed to go. Coulda talked A little bit fast, But I just didn't know. Didn't think it would hurt To imagine your smile. Didn't think I'd be affected After this long while. Guess I was a fool, then as before. But can't stay away from you And can no longer ignore. Come to me And you'll see I can be A better soul. Staggering Out of breath, Leaning like a drunk Against the gas lamp pole. Water rushing Through the gutter, Sweeping trash and debris. Like the rain in the night Is cleansing me. When they said it was you And you were staring at me Wish they told me sooner So I could see. I bet that you were radiant Giving warmth like the sun. Why didn't you stay longer? Why did you run? Sitting in a puddle Who really cares? The whole world is flooded No one answers my prayers. Fame and fortune Don't mean a thing Without you, your love And you wearing my ring. Coulda walked A little bit past Where I needed to go. Coulda talked A little bit fast, But I just didn't know. You were there Coulda walked A little bit past Where I needed to go. Coulda talked A little bit fast, But I just didn't know. You were there.