Reception

I was not there
to hold the mirror
and your tie is crooked

You weren't there
to hold the door
and my dress is torn

But I can't blame him
and you can't blame her
we are left to just blame ourselves

And I don't want you
and you don't want me
but tonight I needed you unparellel.

The band starts playing
in a fancy ballroom
as the newlyweds enter the room

I see her take your hand
as you get up to dance
to the song she knew was ours.

And I know what you're thinking
as you hold her tightly
that I could be there
instead of her

And I know you can tell
that I wish it was your hand
that squeezed my leg
instead of his

And you dance
wrapping her in your arms
where I am no longer welcome

And I sit
with the man I love
pretending not to take notice

And we lie
to ourselves that
we wish the other well

and we hope for that instant
the we are not alone in wishing
that the dance would end.