Song for the Dead (verse 1)

We had our ups and downs
But I never particularly liked you
I could never really forgive
All the times I wanted to fight you

You were older, stronger, bigger
And a detestable figure
I resented you then
And the feeling still lingers

Even in our best moments
There were darker emotions
Barely under the surface
Not expressed in the open

I tried to forgive and to choke them
But the feeling’s too potent
Too many years were spent
Simmering this caustic potion

Your characteristics
Brought out my worst pessimism
And so many times
My rage clouded my vision

You even went as far
As stealing possessions
And playing the innocent
When confronted with questions

Though I never expected
A real truthful confession
That would have been too honest
I never gave you that credit

But for how long
Can this last?
I’m prepared to let go
Let the past be the past