Song Description

This is the story of a woman who has become trapped in an abusive relationship, but who finds hope in the tearful regret of her abuser time and time again.

Lyrics

He bears a striking resemblance to the man she fell in love with long ago
Deep inside there?s a difference, and she?s the only one who knows
It?s a secret that she longs to tell but he?s made it all too clear
What would happen if the word got out, she keeps her silence out of fear

(CH) He knows exactly what it takes to make her smile
He knows exactly what to say to make her cry like a child
And he knows just what to do to make her understand
He knows her like the back of his hand

There was a time she remembers when she only wanted to be by his side
Now he pulls into the driveway and she wishes she could run away and hide
Somehow denying it has made her numb, now she only feels alone
And she wonders what she?s doing wrong that makes his tender heart turn into stone (CH)

When the damage is done, she knows she won?t cry alone
For a moment he?s the man she loved, and that?s what keeps her holding on (CH)