Replaced

Christine Lavin

I have been replaced in your life 
Why am I surprised
I'm the one who walked away
You're the one who cried 
Now I hear that you've recovered 
I should be relieved 

Instead I hide under the covers at night 
I dream in black and white 
Second guess my every move 
Try not to think of you, because 

I have been replaced in your life 
A blow to my pride
It's been just a couple of months 
Since we were side by side
Now I see that you go strolling by 
With someone else

While I continue on alone
Heading for parts unknown 
Making solitary plans 
Braving the storms the best I can

If it's true that women mourn
While men replace 
Who's the stronger
Who's the weaker 
Why should it matter in any case 

I have been replaced in your life 
The turning of the tides 
Has washed away your heartache
Opened mine up wide
Now I feel an old familiar hurt 
From years ago 

And I know I've gone through this before
A different battle, a distant war 
When the odd man out evens the score 
It leaves you craving just a little bit more 

I have been replaced 
I have been replaced 
I have been replaced 
In your life 

I have been replaced in your life