That old tear

Loving from afar is worst when you're so close

That tattoo tear aint ever gonna fade
Everything will be lost and forgotten
But that tear there lil` sister
That aint ever gonna fade.

He left you on a steam train
Said he’ll be back when it’s over
But he aint been back yet
And I don’t think he ever will

His face was so clear
The day that tear arrived
You think he’s changed?
You think you have?

You remember that day he asked for your hand?
You laughed like hell
He cried like a lost shadow
We were so young

Now time has passed
And that tear is as strong as ever
It aint changed with your face
Its still there, falling for his return

Those old days in the street
Playing curb ball
Loving when we hit
Laughing when we lost

Now those days are lost
You’re still workin’ in that café
I’m still living in your street
And he’s still away with the war.

So now were old
I guess all I’m trying to say is I love you
I’ll make that tear fade
Because I’m still here
Just living in your street.