Story Behind The Song

This song comes from true life experience ... and my own procrastination. Seven years later, there were still both names on the checking account. A relationship that you thought was going to be forever is always hard to let go of.

Song Description

A ballad tells of the regrets at the end of a relationship.

Lyrics

Have I told you
There are lines on my finger
From where I used to see your ring there
A mark that's here to stay
Though you've been long away

Our initials in the sidewalk
I see them every time I drive off
The weeds have overgrown
What love once set in stone

You have to, you have to know
You have to know I still am though
I know I cannot say it anymore

The leaves are blowing
In a spiral
Before I know it, I begin to follow
I rake up all the years
Wish I could burn them, make them disappear
Open the check book
See both our names there
And your old sweater -
It's still behind the red chair
I haven't had the time
You know it always seems to slip my mind

You have to, you have to know
You have to know I still am though
I know I cannot say it

I know it's too late
I know you couldn't wait

Have I told you
There are lines on my finger
From where I used to feel your ring there
A mark that seems to stay
On my heart, my heart today
You have to
You have to know
You have to know that it still is so
Even though I shouldn't say it
Even though I hold the blame
Even though nothing will change
And I know I cannot say it anymore.