Anymore
Split Seven Ways Lyrics

I used to think you’d always be standing right beside me,
I once believed that you would always be there for me, supporting me through thick and thin.

What was a dream turned to smoke, in our hands.
The future we imagined together has disintegrated and vanished, leaving us both empty-handed and without direction.

You’re not my knight in shining armor, never asked you to be.
I never expected you to save me and be my protector, as I am capable of standing on my own two feet.

And needing one was never part of the plan.
I never desired or planned to be rescued by someone else, as I am fully independent and self-sufficient.

Love is not its own reward when you show such reverence.
Love is not enough if you continue to worship it blindly without recognizing its flaws and complexities.

I wish you didn't, but you do.
I wish you didn't put love on a pedestal, but unfortunately, you do.

You take chances you can’t afford, ????? man in deference.
You take risks that you cannot handle, despite your attempts to appear strong and subservient.

I wish that you didn't, but you do.
I wish you didn't take such foolish chances, but sadly, it's become an inevitable part of who you are.

You’ll never be as pure as you want to be.
You will never be able to fulfill your own lofty standards of purity and virtue, as nobody is perfect.

You can’t have them and still have me.
You cannot have both your desires and me, as I refuse to be in a relationship where you make me compete for your affections.

Now you’re just another idiot; where’s the friend that I adored?
You have become just another foolish person in my eyes, and I miss the person who used to be a close companion.

Because he seems to have died.
Your former self is no longer recognizable to me, and it feels as if you've died or disappeared.

Think I wasted all those tears I cried,
I regret all the time and energy I invested into this relationship, as it ultimately turned out to be fruitless.

‘Cause I don’t know you anymore,
I no longer recognize or understand who you have become, which has caused a rift in our relationship.

Look and you and I don’t see you anymore.
When I look at you now, I see a stranger instead of the familiar person I once knew.

These bonds were not eternal, this magic couldn't last,
Our connection was not meant to last forever, and the magical feeling we shared has faded away over time.

With you in your dream world, and seeking no escape.
You are living in a fantasy world, and you have no intention of breaking free from it, despite the challenges you face in reality.

You’re looking to a future that’s so scarred by your past.
You are focused on a future that has been scarred by the painful experiences of your past, and you're struggling to let go of them.

And everlasting love’s no comfort when you’re so full of hate.
The idea of long-lasting love no longer brings comfort to you, as you are consumed with bitterness and anger that prevent you from truly enjoying life.

I saw a broken little boy, tried to mold him into half,
I saw a vulnerable and fragile person and tried to help him become stronger and more complete.

And I tried my hardest, but I’m done.
I gave my all to assist you, but I do not have the emotional or mental capacity to keep doing so.

Those secret jokes that we enjoyed were worth more than parent wealth.
The private jokes and moments we shared were more valuable than any material possession or monetary wealth.

I have tried my hardest, but you’re gone.
Despite my best efforts, you have drifted away and are no longer the person I once knew.

‘Cause I don’t know you anymore,
I no longer have a clear understanding of who you are or what you stand for, which is a source of pain for me.

Look and you and I don’t see you anymore.
I see a stranger or an altered version of the person I used to know when I look at you now.

I used to think you’d always be standing right beside me.
I once believed that our bond was so strong that you would always be standing by my side.

[I’ve got a love now, a boy who changed for me.]
I have found new love with someone who has made significant personal changes and growth for the sake of our relationship.

What was a dream turned to smoke, in our hands.
Our once-promising dreams and plans have vanished into thin air, and the reality of our relationship is not what we hoped it would be.

[I’ve got a real love now it’s all going to be easy.]
I have found genuine love now, and my new relationship gives me a sense of ease and comfort that was lacking before.

You’re not my Prince Charming, never asked you to be.
I never expected or wanted you to be the perfect fairytale prince who would sweep me off my feet and save me from my problems.

[You seem so far away, not like you were before.]
You have become distant and unfamiliar, and it feels like we are no longer on the same page.

And needing one was never part of the plan.
I never wanted or felt the need for a traditional prince charming figure in my life, as I value self-sufficiency and independence.

[But this otherwise, I don’t know you anymore.]
Other than this one aspect, I no longer have a good grasp of who you truly are as a person, or what you're seeking in life.