Story Behind the Song
Jan Davis admits, "Yes, we did have Nicole Simpson in mind when writing this song, along with every woman who has ever been abused by men."
Consequently, Jan was asked to record a national radio PSA (public service announcement) urging men who can't get a grip on their anger to seek help. Battered women is a major problem and if you or someone you know needs to talk to someone about it they can call the Hotline at: 1-800-799-7233
Lyrics
D. Bird/J. Davis - LauraBob Music/BMI
My friends all tried to warn me, I was pushing you too far...
You even tried to tell me, baby, over and over and over,
I'd better leave things the way they are...
But I kept on taking chances, kept playing my stupid game...
Now you're gone from my life, for the rest of my life,
I'm here alone and I've got no one left to blame...
(Chorus 1)
Did I love you too much, baby, was my jealousy the thing that started tearing us apart?
Did I keep you back from all the dreams you had within your heart?
Yes, I loved you too much, baby, you tried so hard to tell me all the fear was in my mind
And I selfishly refused to back away too many times..
(Guitar)
(Verse 2)
I never thought I'd loose you, I was too sure you were all mine...
I always had to have my way, again and again and again,
Until I finally crossed the line...
When you left, it was forever. It was I who caused the pain...
Now you're gone from my life, for the rest of my life,
I'm here alone, my life will never be the same.
(Chorus 2)
Yes, I loved you too much baby, and wanting to possess you, caused so much misery...
Had I opened up my eyes in time, you might be here with me.
Yes, I loved you too much, baby, I sacrificed everything we had, just threw it to
the wind...
I can't believe I took advantage of your love until the end...
(Chorus 3)
Yes, I loved you too much, baby, now the memories keep crashing through my heart, my very soul.
If there's any way on Earth on ease the pain, I've gotta know...
Yes, I loved you too much, baby, yes I did, yes I did, I'm so sorry, I wish I could change everything...
It's too late, it's too late and I know it. Oh, baby...
(Guitar)
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