Story Behind The Song

Looking through pictures one day on my laptop, I came across a pic of someone I consider my best friend. I'd seen this pic many times but for some reason this time I was really drawn to look into his eyes. I'd never noticed before how even though he was smiling, his eyes looked really sad. We were friends when the pic was taken and I just had this thought, that I hoped I wasn't the one who caused his sadness, I'd never want to hurt him.

Song Description

Telling a friend or lover that you'd never purposely hurt them.

Lyrics

Verse I
There's a sadness in your eyes
I've never seen before
Or has it always been there
Like a small faded scar
One hidden in the depths
Of the beauty of who you are
Or is it, melancholy new
A fresher wound of woe
Left unclean without those tears
That you dam up and never show
And never show

Bridge I
Maybe the time has come
To let yourself weep
If you would just realize
Tears never make a man look weak

Chorus I
So if I held you close
Would you let them flow
I'd catch them up in a silver cup
Sip on them slow
So that if I caused even one of them
I'd choke on it and know

Verse II
Yes, there's a look of sorrow
I've never seen before
Has anyone else noticed
If they have, do they care
Because it hurts my heart
To think you're shrouded by despair
Such a kind, gentle soul you are
I'd rather lose my tongue
Than be the one who hurt you
No, I don't want to be that one

Bridge II
Babe, the time has come
To let yourself weep
If you would just realize
Tears never made a man look weak

Chorus
So if I hold you close
Will you let them flow
I'll catch them up in a silver cup
Sip on them slow
So that if I caused even one of them
I'll choke on it and know

Ending
So let them flow
I'll drink them up in a silver cup
And if I caused even one
I'll know
I'll know
I'll know