I wrote you a letter Saying all the things I wish I could say If I'm honest Maybe you'll finally see it my way I guess the truth of the matter is I'm a mess When you've been gone so long away from me The truth of the matter All I'm after Is trying to stay and make you see But you've got your reasons And I'm always out the door You're always leaving And I'm looking for more I've been here pacing Kicking up all the dust off the floor Maybe if I'm patient Then you might want me a little more I guess the truth of the matter is I'm a mess When you've been gone, so long away from me I guess the truth of the matter All I'm after Is trying to stay and make you see But you've got your reasons And I'm always out the door You're always leaving And I'm looking for more But the truth of the matter is I'm a mess And you've been gone, so long away from me I guess the truth of the matter All I'm after Is trying to stay and make you see But you've got your reasons And I'm always out the door You're always leaving And I'm looking for more You're always leaving And I'm looking for more