The Hard Way

We were just strangers

Didn't know your name but

I could tell you were good at hiding your pain

The ones you kept closest didn't even notice

But I saw your heartache yet I stayed away

And lately it's haunting me

I didn't protect you

Your skin was still thickening but I just assumed

That you were okay

But I learned the hard way

Thought it wasn't my place

But I learned the hard way

You left us too soon

Such pain they put you through

Only felt safe in your room needed someone to turn to

A delicate flower they took all your power

And got in your head before you could even bloom

But lately it's haunting me

I didn't protect you

Your skin was still thickening but I just assumed

That you were okay

But I learned the hard way

Thought it wasn't my place

But I learned the hard way

Pretending everything's okay

I should've taken on your weight

Then I wouldn't have to learn the hard way

And why does someone have to lose

And why did that have to be you

Wish I didn't have to learn the hard way

Pretending everything's okay

I should've taken on your weight

Then I wouldn't have to learn the hard way

And why does someone have to lose

And why did that have to be you

Wish I didn't have to learn the hard way