Song Description

A woman enjoys surprising her lover with the news that she's finally found the courage to leave him.

Lyrics

"I Didn't Want To Tell You"
Words and Music by Chuck Larkin

(Verse 1)
I didn't want to tell you how far I've drifted from your arms
I didn't want to hurt your pride, but I've been seeing someone new
Can you believe I found someone to replace you?
Found the nerve to finally face you?
You know how shy I used to be
But with all my secrets stripped away there's not much left to say to you.

(Verse 2)
I didn't want to tell you how much it hurt to sneak around
I didn't want to blow your mind; God knows you never had a clue
Can you believe that after all these years
You missed the the fire behind my tears?
You've never seen this side of me
But with all my secrets swept aside there's nothing left to hide from you.

(Bridge)
You've taught me more than I'll ever want to know
About the art of living two lives at a time
But these lies are like a poison welling up in me
Telling me it's the end of the line.

(Verse 3)
I didn't want to tell you, I didn't want to spoil your day
I didn't want to dredge up all that silly stuff we put each other through
But I'm stopping by to collect my things,
My make-up case and a pair of wings
Who knew how dramatic I could be?
But if there's anyone who needs to see how far and fast I fly now that I'm free...
It's you
You know I owe it all to you
I'm here to say goodbye to you.
Feels so good to say good-bye to you.

© Chuck Larkin