This was supposed to be the summer
That they write pop songs about
Halcyon days and Ray Ban shades
No sky has known a cloud
But it rained
And it poured
And I was not equipped to face the storm
And I know or I should have known
This wasn't my puddle to drown in
I should have given you the space
To mull and wade around in
But I stuck out my hand
When you weren't ready to stand
I can't be there for you
The way you want me to
But can I be there for you for me
I loved you when I left you
When you needed me the most
I wanted you inside me
But you didn't let me close
You were too weak to take the wheel
So I wouldn't let you man it
But what you won't let me live down is
When you suffered's when I panicked
But could I ever admit it?
I never wanted to neglect you
I might have been the opposite
I was determined to protect you
I want to give you all of me
How's that not what you need
I can't be there for you
The way you want me to
But can I be there for you for me
Just say "you're right I can't understand"
I can't be there for you
The way you want me to
But can I be there for you for me