What I couldn't see

The first time I met you I had crazy ideas of you I never knew who you really were deep inside You really were a mystery Back then, looking into your eyes was too tempting Looking into them, I couldn't see beyond the mask you put on I couldn't see the real you I couldn't see how much you hurt deep inside I couldn't see that beyond that smile you were withering and breaking Falling apart bit by bit When I was chasing an unrequited love An unattainable love While I was merely longing for someone who hurt me, you had me in your eyes While I was busy bragging to you about how much I loved him, you kept quiet and listened Even then, I couldn't see I couldn't see the envy in your eyes I couldn't see the way they sparkled when looking at me I couldn't see the cracks in your smile when I looked the other way When I looked at him I couldn't see When I finally stopped chasing that love I saw you. I saw the beauty in your tempting eyes I heard the beauty in your voice When I looked at you, I saw a precious gem I saw something sacred to be protected and cherished But I still couldn't see I couldn't see your soul breaking down I couldn't see the pain in your eyes I couldn't see that you were slowly dying