If I had only known the power of my words
I would have held them in
Buried the thoughts I never meant to say
If I had only known
If I had only known
That my leaving would have caused you so much pain
I would have held on a little tighter
Carried the fading image of you and me deep within
If I had only known
If I had only known how long this ache was to last
I would have caressed your soul with my hands
Kissed your tears away
If I had only known
If I had only known
That loving me was all you needed
I would have loved you right down to our last goodbye
If I had only known
If I had only known the true power of my words
The consequences of my actions
I would have never walked away
And you'd still be here today
If I had only known
