Can't Change the Way I Am

I need to be free
Like a mustang running through the Rockies
I love you
But I need to leave
I can’t stay
And smother the light that I need to breathe

You had to know this was temporary
I’ve never been known to stick around
I warned you from the start
I’m a storm hell ward bound

I know this will hurt
And I don’t want to be the reason why
But I can’t stay
My instinct is to survive
The thought of being a girlfriend makes it hard to breathe
I feel the need to panic and scream

It’s not you
Really it’s me

You had me longer than anyone else
And taught me more than I knew about myself
I’ll never forget the lessons I learned
Or the man who’s love I never deserved

I can’t explain this need to be free
I just hope that someday you can learn to forgive me

I wish you the best with all that you do
And I hope someday you’ll find a great girl
Who will make your heart feel brand new

I’m sorry that I couldn’t stay
I never wanted it to end this way

I hope one day you will look back
And see only happy memories
I understand if you’re angry or upset
But I hope to God that there’s no regret

You live and you learn
And life threw us a curve
I’m sorry that I can’t change the way I am