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[Verse 1]
Theresa, I've been lost, since we drifted apart
Thinking of those days that still hold my heart
Orange Hills, where I knelt, my future in your eyes
We promised forever, beneath the starry skies
[Verse 2]
Through the blizzard you drove, fearless and bold
In your beat-up Mustang, to California's gold
Pismo Beach, we lived a story untold
In that motel room, a new life to hold
[Chorus]
I told you once, I'm ruined for anyone else
It's still true, I can't help myself
I compare them all to you, and they always fall short
You're the love I can't ignore
[Verse 3]
Those love notes you penned, tapes you'd send with care
When work pulled me away, your love was always there
Remembering the meals, you tried to make me smile
Even when they failed, we'd laugh all the while
[Bridge]
I know I hurt you, and for that I'm so sorry
But I think about you, like a never-ending story
In every moment, in every song I play
You're the melody that never fades away
[Chorus]
I told you once, I'm ruined for anyone else
It's still true, I can't help myself
I compare them all to you, and they always fall short
You're the love I can't ignore
[Outro]
Theresa, my friend, this is my apology
I hope someday you might forgive me
For the love we shared, for the memories I keep
You're the dream that haunts my sleep