I know you've been hurt before   I can see it in your eyes   And if you just shut the door   I would not be surprised      Even though I know you've heard it   These words I'm tryin' to say   I think the others only flirted   With the true meaning of always      [Chorus:]   Well you can say what you wanna   But I ain't gonna   Stop this journey to the center of your heart      I see the candle through your window   It burns there every night   The shadow leaves an innuendo   Of no one holdin' you right      Many nights I've dreamt you near me   But awakened to you gone   I know one day you'll hear me   I don't care how long      [Chorus]      I've waited a lifetime baby   Just to know your name   We've done everything in our minds   Let's stop the game, lets stop it      Even though I know   You've heard these words I'm tryin' to say   Somehow I think these others   They only flirted with the true meaning of always