I sweep the room with hopeful eyes, lips aching to form your name
Another year, another summer, yet this feeling is the same
I tried to forget you so many times, but now I can't deny
My head's lost the war to my heart, and I know exactly why.

As panic starts to tinge my hope, you finally come into view
And I can tell by your familiar smile that you see me too.
The tears, the pain, the promises--all gone without a trace.
I want to hold you in my arms and never let go of my embrace.

With an effort, I restrained myself, forcing my feet to walk, not run
But my hands still pulled you close, my control coming undone
I look into your laughing eyes, brush a stray curl from your cheek
For a year I'd searched futilely; now I know this was what I seeked.

A year ago I vowed to let you go, to stop living in my dreams
I thought I'd succeeded, but apparently nothing is as it seems
I've built a world without you, different from what could've been
But I'd give it all up in a second, if you were mine to love again.