This part is always hard for me.
I know there's someone else you see.
I know he makes you feel the things
I could never make you feel.

And now it's been a little while
Since I really made you smile,
And you've been working overtime
Making sure that I can deal.

But it's alright honey,
I understand you fine.
We do the best we can with given chance and time.

And you're free now, honey.
Things will turn out fine.
It's just a future I was meant to leave behind.

I heard you came through town again,
Came in riding with your friends.
Thought you might've called me, but then
I guess you know I ain't your scene.

I could process angrily,
But that would only burden me.
I know you'll rewrite history
In your songs and in your dreams.

But it's alright honey,
I understand you fine.
We do the best we can with given chance and time.

And you're free now, honey.
Things will turn out fine.
It's just a future I was meant to leave behind.

Can't get to healthy, well,
Unless you start with hell.
Wish you could know me for real.

I think your dad was right, I guess.
I'm probably not the safest bet,
Because I love with recklessness
And the impulses of youth.

But I got a nephew on the way,
I'm gonna tell him everyday
To believe his heart and never stray
From what is genuine and true.

So it's alright honey,
I understand you fine.
We do the best we can with given chance and time.

And you're free now, honey.
Things will turn out fine.
It's just a future I was meant to leave behind.