You Should've Loved Me Better

Just the thought of you makes me so sad

Bringing back the happy times we had

Knew you in the twilight of our youth

Got close to you, ain't that the truth

Your voice was breaking when you said you were leaving

It's a moment I cannot forget

I put on a mask that was distant and mean

I didn't foresee the lifelong regret

Daydreaming about you picturing us together

Though our separation is nothing new

You should've loved me better

And I should've loved you better too

We were on a helicopter ride

I was freaking the fuck out, I was Jell-O inside

It was the first time you really held me tight

I could've fallen and died happy that night

If you wanted me you should've fought for me

You should've had the strength of character

To stand up to your parents when they told me

You're not well born enough to marry her

But I could've spoken my desires gently

I could've been more patient with you

You should've loved me better

And I should've loved you better too

I never meant to let myself get so desperate

I went looking for your face on the internet

Found your old diary, I couldn't help but read

I imagined the words you wrote were about me

I see you've got a husband, hey that's good for you

Well I hope he leaves you satisfied

But if he ever doesn't, baby give me a call

Wouldn't it be cathartic to put the past aside

I'll be in this corner of town forever

You know where to find me and you know it's true

You should've loved me better

And I should've loved you better too