Maybe This One Will Like Me

I remember an oh, so tender, young man
Surrounded by people  yet still so alone
If but one desire would come into view
It would be to find a true love of his own

If knowing oneself comes only in time
I guess then that can explain how he felt
And yet at his core he did struggle with love
In playing all of the cards he was dealt 

For with every new person he met
In his mind was but one thing to fret

Maybe this one will like me
Maybe this one will like me

All he ever wanted was love
Every waking thought was to blame
For everything he saw everywhere
Seemed only, well to flicker the flame

I remember those feelings, I mean about him
That person that I have been talking about
The word insecure had not even yet flared
And yet I, no, he was so riddled with doubt

Yet I remember feeling

Maybe this one will like me
Maybe this one will like me

hopehow i feellonelinesslyric

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Deb M

July 6, 2026 at 6:46 AM

Oh the insecurities we go through in life and the hurt that often accompanies it! Self worth and self contentment comes easier for some than others! I believe age helps with self esteem, self worth and self appreciation. Hope you are doing well Mike! Debx

Mike Gentile

July 6, 2026 at 2:40 PM

Dear Deb, How have you been? I hope all of life is going you way!! Thank you as always for you sweet inspirations and kind comment xxoo

Tom Cunningham

June 29, 2026 at 9:22 PM

Im sure we all experienced that insecure feeling as we were growing up, afraid to make a move in case we were rejected or ridiculed. Hope you're keeping well Mike. Tom

Mike Gentile

July 6, 2026 at 2:41 PM

Tom, I sure hope that life is treating you well sir!! Thank you so much!!!