I died inside when I realized
To you I'm just a joke to be told
You feigned interest when convenient
And took off when it got old
All your friends at all your parties
drink their beer and grin
You tell stories to make them laugh
Of all the things I've never been

I tried my best for you
I poured out my soul for you
I ruined my life for you
And you were never really there

I can see how cold you were
Now that I've had time to reflect
You'll never realize how much it hurts
To behold the truth in retrospect
You said I held your soul for ransom
Your performance rivaled mine
I trusted in your faith in me
But I was left behind

So when I've finally made my mark
Don't say you don't belong
The book will be open, pages will turn
You'll know you've got this song