Story Behind The Song

She cheated on her husband and he gave all his love for her to throw love away.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I kept the lights on, I kept the bills paid,
Held your heart like something I could never replace.
I gave you time, patience, both of my hands,
Built a future from the ground, just like we planned.

But you started comin' home late,
Cold kisses, quiet face.
You said "baby, I'm just tired, it's been a long day,"
But your eyes told me everything you couldn't say.

[Pre-Chorus]
I saw the messages,
Didn't wanna believe my thoughts was right.
But truth got a sound --
And it don't whisper, it bites.

[Chorus]
I gave you all my love,
Every piece that I had left in me.
You threw it all away
For someone who ain't even half of me.
I built you a home, gave you my name,
You turned our vows into a game.
And now my heart can barely breathe --
I gave you all my love... so it's time I leave.

[Verse 2]
I remember Sunday mornings, your head on my chest,
I thought we were forever -- guess I thought too much, I guess.
All the secrets you were keepin',
All the nights you left me sleepin'
While you were out givin' pieces
Of what I thought was only mine to keep, and...

Now our wedding bands feel heavy,
Your side of the bed feels empty.
Not 'cause you're gone, but because the truth's living in it,
And I can't escape these memories every minute.

[Pre-Chorus]
I tried to forgive,
Tried to stay strong and hold my ground.
But love can't heal
When trust ain't around.

[Chorus]
I gave you all my love,
Every piece that I had left in me.
You threw it all away
For someone who ain't even half of me.
I built you a home, gave you my name,
You turned our vows into a game.
And now my heart can barely breathe --
I gave you all my love... so it's time I leave.


[Bridge] (soft, broken, almost spoken)
I hope he loves you the way I tried to,
I hope he holds you through your storms.
But when the guilt keeps you awake at night...
You'll know what losing something real feels like.

[Final Chorus]
I gave you all my love,
And you still walked away from me.
You didn't break my heart --
No... you burned every piece.
I built you a home, gave you my name,
But you left me drowning in the blame.
So now I'm learning how to breathe --
Without the love I gave for free.