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perfect regret (for maurice)

you said you'd have married me
if i'd kissed you
if i'd only said the right thing.
you said you'd have left it all for me,
sung in my ear
kissed away my tears,
made it all right....
here's to regret.

i watched you cry 'til the dawn came
as we lied there in each other's arms with such fear.
i couldn't breathe 'til i knew you were done
but i held your hand next to my heart,
i thought you could tell.
cheers to regret

well, it was too much to ask
and too much to feel
and oh so unlovable

now there's a new life for you
and it's lovely,
perfect love in an imperfect time.
still i can't help wondering
why your eyes tend to dodge mine each time we pass.
maybe regret?

well i was too young to know
and oh too much to ask
and i was so unlovable.

here's to regret.
years to regret.
perfect regret.