Not Perfect

Is that the version of me That lives inside your memories? More villainous than I could ever be? Is that how you'll remember me When your kids ask you about Your first love? How I was angry and I didn't treat you right You used to say my kindness burned so bright I'm not perfect; I admit it But you can't tell me I deserve this When I tried everything to make it bright You're not perfect if I'm earnest But you know I overlooked it So that we could hold each other tight You're dwelling on the shadows like they weren't cast by light You're building your ark and trying to flood me out You're holding on for dear life You're focused on the pain and trying to shut me out You used to say my kindness burned so bright You're dwelling on the shadows like they weren't cast by light Well I know it's easier to be angry Than to face the fact that you're alone But you can't go and take it all out on me When I'm just trying to remember who I am I'm not perfect; I admit it But you can't tell me I deserve this When I tried everything to make it bright You're not perfect if I'm earnest But you know I overlooked it So that we could hold each other tight