I Wish I was Her

(Intro)

I wish I was Her

the reason for that look in your eyes

The one who gets the truth

while I get the lies

(Verse 1)

She makes you smile

like I wish I could

I hear you laughing,

but it feels like wood

Across the room,

I’m catching your eye

But you’re a thousand miles away,

and I’m wondering why

You walk through the door,

but you didn’t come home alone

You’re wearing her perfume

like it’s your own.

(Chorus)

I wish I was her—

the reason for that look in your eyes

The one who gets the truth

while I get the lies

I wish I was her—

the one you didn’t cast aside

The one who isn’t drowning

in her own pride

I wouldn't be begging,

I wouldn't be gray

Wiping my tears

while you’re turning away

God, I wish I was her.

(Verse 2)

How could I be so blind to the game?

Watching you change

while I stayed the same

How can I love the man

who broke every vow?

While you’re tasting her lips

and forgetting me now

I know I deserve a love that’s true

But I fell for the ghost

of the man I knew

I should’ve known better

than to trust a beautiful lie

Now I’m the one watching

the well run dry.

(Chorus)

I wish I was her—

the reason for that look in your eyes

The one who gets the truth

while I get the lies

I wish I was her—

the one you didn’t cast aside

The one who isn’t drowning

in her own pride

I wouldn't be begging,

I wouldn't be gray

Wiping my tears

while you’re turning away

God, I wish I was her.

(Bridge)

It didn't matter

what I had to say

You looked at the mess

and just walked away

"I’m sorry," you whispered,

"it’ll be okay"

Like a bandage could fix a heart in decay

You told me "don't worry,"

then you walked out the door

Left me wondering what I was fighting for.

(Chorus)

I wish I was her—

the reason for that look in your eyes

The one who gets the truth

while I get the lies

I wish I was her—

the one you didn’t cast aside

The one who isn’t drowning

in her own pride

I wouldn't be begging,

I wouldn't be gray

Wiping my tears

while you’re turning away

God, I wish I was her.

(Outro)

Yeah, I wish I was her.

The one you’re running to.

Instead of the one...

You’re running through.