Like a lot of people, I’d rather not be on my own

But having a talk with a friend of mine has shown

That not having a mate is a healthy part of life

I should keep my heart strong, although a freshly sharpened knife

Has punctured it from front to back

Letting up no sort of slack

I want to let go and move on

But for now I must be by myself and let it dawn

On me that if I can’t be by myself that I can’t be with someone else, now

I have a tendency to dread on the past and walk around with my head bowed

And I’m sure that is not the right thing to do

Man only if everyone knew

Just how I feel they would be able to tell me

What else I can do to see

That I am strong and that I can make it far

For myself I have to be the shine to my own star

Needing someone in a relationship causes a lot of hurt

As easy as a rip tares a shirt

My heart has been torn and stepped upon

And the tears will take a long time to be gone