Why Do I Try?

Hello 
Goodbye
Why do I even try?
When I already know 
You're gonna pass me by
I look at you 
And I want to know
How you don't know?
'Cuz you're perfect for me
Can't you see
What should I try
To maybe catch your eye?
Change my hair,
Clothes,
And looks?
Or just cry?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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