Too late to hold you

I was impulsive, reckless, blind Too caught up in the storm of my mind You were everything, my perfect view But I couldn't see what I'd lose with you At Slussen's edge, your tears fell free You said, "Love's not meant for me" And those words, they haunt my days A shattered heart I can't replace Too late to hold you, too late to stay I broke the dream, let it slip away If I'd known then what I know now I'd have held you close, made a sacred vow You gave me signs, but I turned away Lost in my needs, I made you stray Your kindness was more than I deserved Yet I pushed too hard, left love unpreserved Your words still echo, soft but clear A pain I caused, your greatest fear "I've never been allowed to love" And now you're gone, a dream above Too late to hold you, too late to stay I broke the dream, let it slip away If I'd known then what I know now I'd have held you close, made a sacred vow To those who love, I say this clear Hold tight the ones you hold most dear Regret's a burden, a heavy chain Don't let it leave you in endless pain Too late to hold you, too late to stay I broke the dream, let it slip away If I'd known then what I know now I'd have held you close, made a sacred vow So I hope your dream lives on, my dear That love finds you and wipes each tear For my heart broke the day you left A lesson learned through my own regret So I hope your dream lives on, my dear That love finds you and wipes each tear For my heart broke the day you left A lesson learned through my own regret