Missed Chances

remember the first night I kissed you in the living room
I was going to tell you that I came back for you
that even while I was gone my heart led me back here
but my heart was still in pieces and my choices weren't clear

remember that summer night so many months ago
when you overheard me tell a friend I loved them
you only heard the first part and asked me to repeat
I wanted to tell you then but I chose to stay discreet

how many miles will it take to rid you from my mind
now matter how I try I can't seem to leave you behind
so many chances lay scattered at our feet
I guess that's just what happens when you wait

remember when our friend told us we were stubborn
and asked why we didn't just open up and let each other in
I told him you didn't like me, even though I never asked
I was just trying to end the conversation with my clear little mask

remember that night in august when I knocked on your door
I had been waiting in my car for you to return home
There was a reason I was waiting, something I had to say
But as you held me in your bed the words just slipped away

how many miles will it take to rid you from my mind
now matter how I try I can't seem to leave you behind
so many chances lay scattered at our feet
I guess that's just what happens when you wait

remember that day we spent at the renaissance faire
we were walking hand in hand as we traveled down the road
we passed the kissing bridge with all the couples acting so cute
I wanted to kiss you and tell you I loved you but again I was mute

remember when I finally told you after I saw you with her
the way you laughed at me when I asked you to explain
you said I waited too long and you didn't care anymore
now I'm left to wonder what our whole past was for

how many miles will it take to rid you from my mind
now matter how I try I can't seem to leave you behind
so many chances lay scattered at our feet
I guess that's just what happens when you wait
now the only thing that's left between us
is goodbye