Dear Darlin', please excuse my writing
I can't stop my hands from shaking
'Cause I'm cold and alone tonight
I miss you and nothing hurts like no you
And no one understands what we went through
It was short, it was sweet, we tried

And if my words break through the wall
And meet you at your door
All I could say is, "girl, I mean them all"

Dear Darlin', please excuse my writing
I can't stop my hands from shaking
'Cause I'm cold and alone tonight
I miss you and nothing hurts like no you
And no one understands what we went through
It was short, it was sweet, we tried, we tried
I understand where he's coming from

Been thinking about the ball we dreamt
Feeling like the sofa was sinking
I was warm in the hope of your eyes

So if my words break through the wall
To meet you at your door
All I could say is, "girl, I mean them all"

Dear Darlin', please excuse my writing
I can't stop my hands from shaking
'Cause I'm cold and alone tonight
I miss you and nothing hurts like no you
And no one understands what we went through
It was short, it was sweet, we tried

Oh, I concur, these arms are yours to hold

And I miss you and nothing hurts like no you
And no one understands what we went through
It was short, it was sweet, we tried, we tried


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Dear Darlin' Lyrics as written by Ed Drewett James Eliot

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    My ex husband asked me to listen to this song. He was trying to tell me how he felt about our life together. I was told it is about committing suicide. I think it depends on how you enterpret the words. I think it is a beautiful love song..

    gypsienrabbiton March 31, 2014   Link

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