Now I Understand

I'm staring at the ceiling, feeling
Lonely without you
So many times I've tried to
Write to you
But it's hard for me to do

If I had the money, maybe
I'd call you on the phone
Tell you that I need to see you
Please come home

If you could be standing next to me
I'd take you by the hand
And tell you
"Now I think I understand"

Allow me to explain my feelings
Express my point of view
I'm sorry that our friendship ended
The way it had to do

You opened up my eyes to your world
Helped me to see through
The cruelty and lies I grew up clinging to

What you have done for me
Has made me clearly see
The evil in this land
I just wanna tell you, "Now I understand"

What kind of world is this
That makes a lover's kiss
An act which breaks the law?

And who does it protect
When people's lives are wrecked
And trampled to the floor

If you only could be standing next to me
I'd take you by the hand
And tell you, "Now I think I understand"

By trying to be kind I find I
Probably was cruel
I thought you wouldn't mind I blindly
Acted like a fool

Was I so naive to believe in
Castles made of sand?
I wish that I could tell you
"Now I understand"

What kind of world is this
That makes a lover's kiss
An act which breaks the law?

And who does it protect
When people's lives are wrecked
And trampled to the floor

If you only could be standing next to me
I'd take you by the hand
And tell you, "Now I think I under-"
Tell you, "Now I think I understand"