Its nights like tonight that showed me you’re real
I gave you my heart and you allowed me to feel
We talked all we could as time slipped away
It’s time for you to go, I begged you to stay
If we were a puzzle then the pieces fit right
My tears felt so warm when I told you goodnight.
So here I stand, just the guy on the side
Quietly watching as time passes by
Coming and going they tear you apart
Careless boys always breaking your heart
Hoping in time that you may see the light
And what I would give to be the man in your life
Walking through time a year has gone by
He told you he loved you and that he would try
You question your reasons and ask yourself why
Your home by yourself fighting his foolish pride
Still just as beautiful as the first day we met
Now drowning in tears brought forth by regret
So here I stand, just the guy on the side
Quietly watching as time passes by
Coming and going they tear you apart
Careless boys always breaking your heart
Hoping in time that you may see the light
And what I would give to be the man in your life
Your strength breaks down as another year passed
I wish I could show you, I just need the chance
I promise to hold you and make sure you’re safe
Show you there’s someone to right his mistakes
I’ve been here waiting for that chance all this time
When I can be more than the guy on the side.