You Didn't

(1998)

“ One of the first ballads I ever wrote, about my college girlfriend who had an addiction I was unable to get past. I wanted to save her from herself but ultimately realized that I was wasting my time.”

Out of the whole thing
I believed that maybe you could turn around
I tried with all that I had inside
But nothing ever changes
CHORUS:
You didn’t turn out to be
All the things I thought you were
I guess I’m hurting
You never listened to the girl
I let inside my world
I guess I’m wondering

Chance after chance, finally
I woke up and realized
That I let you get to me
Bring me down, now all I see
Is bitter toward you
CHORUS:
You didn’t turn out to be
All the things I thought you were
I guess I’m being
You never listened to the girl
I let inside my world
I guess I’m seeing
BRIDGE:
It must be difficult for you
And as difficult as you are
Ask me if I care
It’s somewhat satisfying to know
That I’m stronger than you
CHORUS
I can’t believe you (x2)