i **** at everything i tried working out
every effort seems worthless
every sleepless nights
           turned to memories in a dream
           turned to shadows, untamed
           turned to ashes, unseen

then there came the you
           who called perfect my every flaw
           who fearlessly catch insults they throw;
           on me who's defenses are low
           for i never tried to let them grow
           strong and sharpen the claw
           for i only kept them below
           the surface of who i am they know.

there came the you
          who brought sunlight
          i have believed untrue
          who melted the sadness
          i have held and can't undo

there came the you
          who love me so true
          i couldn't wish for anything
          but to be only with you