Standing in the cold without you
I can almost hear you laugh.
It’s been many years since we last been together,
Every other time I wonder where you are.
I never wanted us to be apart
And I would change it if I had the chance,
But you were always so much better without me.
I never wanted you to leave my side,
Remembering how you used to hold my hand
And every now and then I think about you all the time.
I still feel your sweater
Wrapped around my neck,
The smell of your perfume,
Your hands covering my face.
Was our love too young?
Holding hands
By that record store,
Where we shared our first kiss.
Baby, you've been thinking about me,
Maybe have I left your mind?
Never thought this could hurt so badly
Trying to tell myself that you’re not coming back.
I never wanted us to be apart
And I would change it if I had the chance,
But you were always so much better without me.
I never wanted you to leave my side,
Remembering how you used to hold my hand
And every now and then I think about you all the time.
I can feel your taste
It lingers on my lips
And every choice I made designed to keep you safe
We were much too young,
Things got fucked up,
And I understand if you never want to see me again.
credits
from 日本,
released May 4, 2021
Design by Christian Secaira
All music written, recorded and produced by Pablo Rubio
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