Set You Free This Time

The first thing that I heard you say
 When you were standing there, set in your way
 Was that you were not blind
 You were sure to make a fool of me
 'Cause there was nothing there that you could see
 That could go beyond your mind
 Now, who's standing at the door
 Remembering the days before
 And asking, "Please, be kind"?
 It isn't how it was set up to be
 But I've set you free this time
 I have never been so far out in front
 That I could ever ask for what I want
 And have it any time
 Knowing this, you found the thought for me
 That told you just what I should be
 And there I stood behind
 With all the ones that were before
 And memories that only seem
 To tear me from my mind
 In front of what it is you see me to be
 I've set you free this time
 I could never find a chance to choose
 Between a way to win or a thing to lose
 Because there was your stand
 On top of all of the love you took
 That was always something you could look at
 Lying in your hand
 Now, who's wondering what has changed
 And why it cannot be arranged
 To have each thing work fine?
 It isn't how it was set up to be
 But I've set you free this time