It seems hard to believe
That watching you pick up that Student of the Year award almost 12 months ago
Is now a distant memory
Or that I'm now a permanent artefact
Of your ancient history
But I had to face up to that harsh reality
That day I stood tall and proud
Even though the events of previous weeks
Had left a bitter taste in my mouth
I still remember that last message even now
The pain and heartache still hanging over me like a dark cloud
But that wasn't the time
This was your night
So I put all the hurt to one side
Switched my raging fire to simmer
Instead of burn
And wore my best smile
As I watched you finally receive the acclaim you deserved
Where are you now?
Nowhere to be seen
Travelling the country
And scaling new peaks
Living the university dream
Me?
A control freak if I believe what I read
A clever master who had you scrubbing floors I see
But you're as far from the truth
As you'll ever be
But hey, who cares?
Now you're free
A clean break, fresh start you made it
A cruel word game with my heart
You played it
I've hardly heard from you since that night went
The place I held within your soul now vacant
Looking back that ceremony was a game changer
It was the last time
I'd play an active part in your life
Because to you now
I'm nothing more than a stranger
