Like You

Welp .... Namaste

She don't look like you

Her lips don't taste like you

My arms around her waist don't feel right, like you

 

She offered me her bed

(pause) And I went home instead

 

Why did I even try?

Can't  bring myself to lie

It's not fair to use another ... to forget you and I

 

Don't wanna hurt someone

(pause) Over coming undone

 

No she's not like you

What's a man like me to do?

 

She didn't make me feel

The way you make me feel

Good or bad ... it was a misdeal

 

Not even a pair

(pause) It just wasn't there

 

My thoughts were still on you

The things we used to do

And the way you made it plain that nothing I could do

 

Would ever win your heart

(pause) Destined to drift apart

 

No she's not like you

What's a man like me to do?

~~~~~

(break)

~~~~~

I wanted more ... of  ... you

Than you were willing ... to give

I made myself ... a fool

And though it hurts like hell, I guess tonight I'll live

~~~~~

(break)

~~~~~

So on those nights I try

To believe a lie

That somewhere out there someone like you will catch my eye

 

But with you in my brain

(pause) It's just all in vain

 

Guess long as I use you

To measure her up to

I'll never learn to find a love that's really true

 

Guess that's what's broken

(pause) No truer words spoken

 

No she's not like you

What's a man like me to do?

(x2)

Reviews

[Gandré]

interesting reflection on one's insecurity- when we trust and and had expectations which wouldn't fulfill then the best thing we can do is not to have any expectation at all. I liked your poem, and understood. thanks for your reading my fragment and your words. much appreciated.

[John J. Smiley]

Another great poem with theatrical ques as well. I'm moving backwards right now so I'll reserve any condolences. Thanks again, nice piece.

[Freder Fredersen (aka G..]

Good lyrics. I'd like to hear it!

Cheers!
GM

[BABSIE BEE]

Love this. Bet there are lots n lots of folks thinking the same...but not everyone can put it together like you do here. Thanks for sharing.
Babsxx