this day was meant to be   a day that i would treasure   this day was meant to be   a way to make us closer      could it be he doesnt see   that we dont fit together?   could it be that this will be   the way it feels forever?      this day was planned for years   i prayed at every altar   this day confirmed my fears   there's nothing left to wait for      battered bride dry your eyes   things will change i promise   red on white just you wait   you might learn to like it      this day was full of pain   i tried hard not to feel it   the magazines explained   something completely different      if i could have my way   id run home to my parents   im scared but have to stay   i made a firm commitment      battered bride dry your eyes   things will change i promise   red on white just you wait   you might learn to like it      pay your dues   bruised and numb   love means compromises   black and blue   love can come   in all shapes and sizes      battered bride   dry your eyes   things will change i promise   run and hide   all youd like   only death will part us....      battered bride   dry your eyes....