It ain't like me to be callous
It ain't like me to be cold
But it ain't likely that I'll ever be
The man you used to know

It ain't like that's what I wanted
But you wanted something else
You changed your name and I became
A stranger to myself

I ain't the kind that would be bitter
I ain't the kind that likes to fight
I ain't the kind to run your name down girl
Even though I've got the right

But I won't say you were my whole life
I'll just say you were someone
Who left me trying to identify
This stranger I've become
 

And remember when I told you that I'd never change my feelings
I didn't really lie girl, I just don't know what to feel anymore
I didn't realize when that door closed behind you, you were stealing
A part of me that I'm still searching for
 

I've moved beyond the anger
I sailed the sea of tears I cried
But then I found this stranger
On the other side
I'd like to get to know him
But it's hard to know him well
I'm a stranger to myself

It ain't likely I'll be settled now
Or likely that I care
That sounds more like one who used to run
His fingers through your hair

But it ain't my way anymore girl
Even if it used to be
The  road I walk's uncertain
It's for strangers just like me
 

And remember when I told you that I could not live without you
The young man that gave you that promise can't be found
And remember when every love song was about you
Well listen very closely now… you won't hear a sound
 
 

© 2006 Daniel G. Stephens
(All rights reserved)