The One

The One I’m not the one who lied to your face And swore it was the truth. I’m not the one who tried to make you hide the inner you. I’m not the one who ruined your birthday Acting all depressed I’m not the one whose family made you feel like you were worthless. I’m not the one who insisted everything had to go my way I’m not the one who refused to talk Or let you have your say. I’m not the one who agreed to kids Then said I didn’t want them I’m not the one who ran away from Every single problem I’m not the one who made you feel you had to dim your light For fear of making me inadequate If you shone too bright. I’m not the one who made you walk On eggshells all the time Just for me to smash them up With no reason or rhyme. I’m not the one who made a family And then just walked away. With no discussion, no regret, just another average day. I’m not the one who promised To take care of your heart Then waited ‘til the crucial time To tear it all apart. I’m not the one who built you up Just to knock you down I’m not the one who hurt your soul I’m not that kind of clown. I’m not the one made you feel Your whole life was a lie I’m not the one who broke your faith In any other guy. I’m not the one who kept on prodding For years after I’d left If not at you, then at your kids, Knowing you’d be bereft It wasn’t me who stole your joy and sapped your sense of fun I didn’t realise that’s what you meant When you told me you were The One.