Understanding

I thought this would all fade away Didn't know you would stay so angry I thought it was just a passing phase Bruises heal your wounds are deeper Bruises heal wounds are deeper than me I can't mend your broken past Never thought I'd become part of that story Staring at the truth I felt the waves of grief Crashing over Washing over me Understanding Should have read the writing on the wall You never wanted an understanding You had to have it all your way I don't think you deserve my family if you don't want to see my face Staring at the truth I felt the waves of grief Crashing over Washing over me Understanding We all want to rewrite our history To come out on the higher ground but Does it count as history If it's only in my Only in my memory Could've done it different from the start Didn't know you would stay so angry History will not absolve you Holding on to all that pain Staring at the truth I felt the waves of grief Crashing over Washing over me Understanding