Friday, June 15, 2012

Your Wife's Bridesmaid













It's a little weird for me
Seeing you standing at the altar
With enough love to fill the sea
Not for me but for another

Today I'm honored with the place
Of tossing petals for her feet
But on the way I look at your face
There's a rush of memories bittersweet

I am your wife's bridesmaid now
Dressed up in a gown that's one step down
Walking along the aisle but not all the way
I'm almost there to you
But I must move aside and let her pass
Why do I feel like I missed my chance?
You're promising your vows and taking out the ring
I guess you'll never know the truth 
Still, I'll always be a friend to you

Of course you know that I'm proud
That you've come so far
It's actually funny you're nervous
Though you're pretending you aren't

I'll just straighten your tie
And gently tuck that loose strand away
As I gaze into your eyes
I wish I could ask you to stay

But I am your wife's bridesmaid now
Dressed up in a gown that's one step down
Walking along the aisle though not all the way
I'm almost there to you
But I must move aside and let her pass
Why do I feel like I missed my chance?
You're promising your vows and taking out the ring
I guess you'll never know the truth
Still, I'll still always be a friend to you

Ooh, these petty tears 
You think they're of joy and I so wish they were
But I realize now that even if we're holding each other closely
I'll miss you like you're a hundred miles away from me
Nonetheless, I'll be here
Congratulations to you, my dear

I am your wife's bridesmaid now
Dressed up in a gown that's one step down
Walking along the aisle though not all the way
I'm almost there to you
But I must move aside and let her pass
Why do I feel like I missed my chance?
You're promising your vows and taking out the ring 
I guess you'll never know the truth

I am your wife's bridesmaid now
Dressed up in a gown that's one step down
Walking along the aisle though not all the way
I'm almost there to you
But I must move aside and let her pass
Why do I feel like I missed my chance?
You're promising your vows and taking out the ring
This hurts more than I expected it to 
Still, I'll still always be a friend to you