Classic love story true to his western tx roots. One of my favorites as a story, but I think there are alot of songs that are amazing not even listed on this site. I guess I should figure out how to add them, because I have about 8 REK cd's.
You, crying deeply, trying to blend in with the crowd
You won’t dream or be hurt; your heart has closed its doors
You made the decision, you had made up your mind
You bear silently, holding yesterday tightly in your fists
But the sweeter the memories are, the more they hurt
Leaving you with multiple cuts and gashes every time you recall the past
You’re not truly happy
Your faint smile is a cloak to conceal the pain inside
You let go of hatred
And gave up on love as well
Locking up your soul in an emotionless shell
You would laugh with us but never actually felt the joy we feel
When living becomes compulsory instead of a choice
The only option being to walk on aimlessly while holding back tears
You’re not truly happy
Your faint smile is a cloak to conceal the pain inside
You let go of hatred
And gave up on love as well
Locking up your soul in an emotionless shell
You’re not truly happy
All your grief would never heal completely
I am standing by your side but you seem miles away [1]
Do you want to let this bitterness bind you for life
Before regretting it
You deserve true happiness
Just take off your cloak and let go of the past
Stop punishing yourself over what you had lost
End all sadness in this instance
Embrace new life again
You won’t dream or be hurt; your heart has closed its doors
You made the decision, you had made up your mind
You bear silently, holding yesterday tightly in your fists
But the sweeter the memories are, the more they hurt
Leaving you with multiple cuts and gashes every time you recall the past
You’re not truly happy
Your faint smile is a cloak to conceal the pain inside
You let go of hatred
And gave up on love as well
Locking up your soul in an emotionless shell
You would laugh with us but never actually felt the joy we feel
When living becomes compulsory instead of a choice
The only option being to walk on aimlessly while holding back tears
You’re not truly happy
Your faint smile is a cloak to conceal the pain inside
You let go of hatred
And gave up on love as well
Locking up your soul in an emotionless shell
You’re not truly happy
All your grief would never heal completely
I am standing by your side but you seem miles away [1]
Do you want to let this bitterness bind you for life
Before regretting it
You deserve true happiness
Just take off your cloak and let go of the past
Stop punishing yourself over what you had lost
End all sadness in this instance
Embrace new life again
Lyrics submitted by Pigou
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