I've tried so hard my dear to show That you're my every dream Yet you're afraid each thing I do Is just some evil scheme
I have made many efforts to express my affection for you, to let you know that you are the one I dream of, but, unfortunately, you appear to associate all of my actions with malicious intentions.

A memory from your lonesome past Keeps us so far apart Why can't I free your doubtful mind And melt your cold, cold heart
It is evident that an unfortunate event from your past is causing a discord in our relationship. I am unable to alleviate your skepticism that stems from this past event and eradicate the distance it is causing between us.

Another love before my time Made your heart sad an' blue And so my heart is paying now For things, I didn't do
Your prior romantic relationship has affected you so severely that I am now enduring the consequences of your pain, even though I had no part to play in that relationship.

In anger, unkind words are said That make the teardrops start Why can't I free your doubtful mind And melt your cold, cold heart
When emotions run high in our disagreements, you say things that cause you and I both to feel emotional pain. I wish to remove the skepticism and emotional distance that is responsible for the cruel things you say and the tears that follow.

There was a time when I believed That you belonged to me But now I know your heart is shackled To a memory
I once believed that you and I shared a special bond that marked us as each other's chosen partner. However, now it's clear that a memory holds a stronger bond with you than I possibly could.

The more I learn to care for you The more we drift apart Why can't I free your doubtful mind And melt your cold, cold heart, ah, ah
As I become more enamored with you, we seem to be growing further apart. I yearn to relieve you of your pessimism so that our one-time love may be rekindled and your heart, presently cold, may be free of its burden.