Story Behind The Song
My husband left suddenly when our son was three years old.
Song Description
This is a song about the shock and incredulity felt when a spouse suddenly decides to leave, and does so immediately. There is sadness, and disbelief, and a thousand questions. The anger builds slowly, and really doesn't come out until later.
| Song Length |
4:57 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Fuming, Heartbreaking |
Subject |
Divorce, Heartbreak |
| Similar Artists |
Sarah Mclachlan, Melissa Etheridge |
Language |
English |
Lyrics
How could you turn away this way?
How could you be so cold?
How could you just decide to go away
as if it's your choice and yours alone?
What do I tell our son tonight?
What will he feel once he's realized?
What does this do to someone so young
and so in love with life?
You cry and you turn away
Then you lie and then lie again
You run away
Begone, betray
Who was she made you go?
And what shall I blame myself for?
I know that I have been blind and I made mistakes with you
but I loved you
You cry and you turn away
Then you lie and then lie again
You run away
Begone, betray
One hand, one heart, one life, one name
One vow, one kiss, one bed, one flame
I don't know you anymore
Oh how could you?
You cry and then turn away
Then you lie and then lie again
You run away
Begone, go on,
begone now, betray.