I Knew - Lizzy McAlpine

I knew that you loved me

When you walked me to class in the dark

I knew that you loved me

When you ran to the store for a card

You couldn’t find a pencil, you asked someone sweetly

You wrote out a note and you ran back to meet me

And gave it to me on the bridge

I said I would never forget this

And I never did

I knew that you loved me

When you walked me back home one night

I knew that you loved me

When I saw that my shoe was untied

You bent down to tie it in the middle of the street

There was snow everywhere, it was turning to sleet

But I knew when you looked up at me

This was where I was meant to be

So why?

Why did you have to go?

Why did you have to go so soon?

Why?

Why did you leave me there?

Why did you leave me without you?

Why did I think I knew?

I knew that you loved me

But you told me we just weren’t right

And I knew that I loved you

When I couldn’t fall asleep that night

I miss hearing all of your favorite songs

And I wish I could tell you, «turn it all off,» one more time

And everyone laughs and then it is quiet

Why?

Why did you have to go?

Why did you have to go so soon?

And why?

Why did you leave me there?

Why did you leave me without you?

And why did I think I knew?