[Verse 1] First off, don’t worry, this stays between me and you, No public release, no audience, just something I needed to do. I’m not asking for a second chance or anything, I’ve just had a few days to think about everything. And I knew in my heart this was the right thing to do, Use the best way I know to explain myself to you. So I’m putting it in music, honesty in every line, Not to change your decision, just to explain mine. Nobody taught me how to hear what’s never said, How “I don’t know” can mean leave that question dead. I thought you couldn’t find an answer, so I tried another way, I was trying to know you, not push you away. Then two dream cars appeared right outside my view, I got excited for a minute and wanted to show you. Not because you had to care or cars had to be your thing, I just wanted to share something that meant something to me. When you said “oh nice,” I thought the conversation was done, Maybe you were busy, maybe I should let you run. Your messages were usually thoughtful, detailed every time, So those short replies had old alarms going off in my mind. I thought maybe interest faded, maybe I was pushing you, So I gave you room to see what you would do. Not because I wanted chasing—that’s what you need to know, I was scared I wanted something you were starting to let go. I didn’t know “keep talking, change the subject” was the sign, I took the words you gave me literally every time. Now that you’ve explained it, I finally see the split: You thought I wanted you to chase me— Nobody taught me this. [Chorus — Sung] Nobody taught me this, How two people can mean well and still completely miss. You thought I was pulling back, I thought you needed space, I never meant to hurt you or mislead you in any way. I wasn’t ignoring what you meant—nobody taught me this. [Verse 2] Before you, disappearing got so normal I expected it, Seen at twelve forty-three, then silence was the end of it. Lies, betrayal, being used, then watching people leave, After long enough, that’s simply what you learn to believe. That’s not yours to carry, I’m not putting that on you, It just explains the lens I was looking through. You were the opposite of everything I’d gotten used to, You answered, you engaged, and I genuinely liked you. The first time that I heard your voice, something changed in me, After years away from this, you made it feel easy. You gave me the time of day, then gave it every day, Something that should feel normal meant more than I could say. Your femininity, your heart, the way you care for others, The way you show up every day as a mother. When you called me your favorite guy, favorite notification, I remembered every word—men remember affirmation. I really wanted this to work, that’s why I overthought, Looking for an ending that probably wasn’t there at all. I went investigator mode instead of simply asking you, “Are we good?” would’ve gotten me much closer to the truth. When you finally explained what those moments meant to you, I was baffled by the ending and got defensive hearing truth. I called it something small; I shouldn’t have framed it so, Because small to me can matter more to someone else, I know. I should’ve heard your feelings without measuring their size, Taken time and answered you with clearer eyes. I’m not making an excuse, just explaining where I stood, I never meant to hurt you; I was trying to make this good. You thought I was pulling away, asking you to play your part, Truth is, I was pursuing you while protecting an old heart. You were showing interest differently; I couldn’t read the script. Now I understand a little more— Nobody taught me this. [Final Chorus — Sung] Nobody taught me this, How two people can mean well and still completely miss. We both stepped back believing the other one already did, By the time we understood it, we’d already lost the bridge. I wasn’t ignoring what you meant—nobody taught me this. [Outro] I’m not sending this to change your mind, Not asking you to come back or give me another try. I just don’t want your last understanding of me Built around intentions I never meant to leave. I wish I’d explained myself with a level head that night, Maybe understanding sooner could’ve changed how this went. Maybe we could’ve had something that lasted—I’ll never know, But I’m grateful for the chance I had to know you though. You gave me the time of day when I’d stopped expecting that, And regardless of the ending, I’ll always appreciate that. No pressure for an answer—this is simply the truth from me to you. And if you’re still silently supporting and listening… Just know that you are absolutely still my favorite fan.
