I Always Return Lyrics - Mark Erelli

(Mark Erelli) 

It's no secret, no mystery 

How you once loved me so 

Now you're part of my history 

That was a long time ago 

You'd think I'd have learned 

But it's hopeless you see 

I always return to your memory 

You leaned on my shoulder 

You whispered my name 

Now the fire only smolders 

Only ashes remain 

But I still feel it burn 

I can still feel the heat 

I always return to your memory 

I just can't explain 

How the sound of you name 

Rings in my ears all the time 

And try as I may to run farther away 

The closer you follow behind 

I wish I'd never met you 

But I dream of you still 

Though I pray I'll forget you 

I don't believe I ever will 

You're the page I can't turn 

But I can't bear to read 

I always return to your memory 

Guess I'll always return