I understand that it's been crazy
I understand there's not much time
you've always got the best intentions
every single time

as the hours of the night roll by
just like your alibis, I stop and think
it's not like I don't really know you well…
sometime I think I know you better (than you know yourself)

I understand that you've been busy
and you can't be by my side
you've got the perfect explanation
every single time, every single time
I understand…I understand
I understand…I understand

if absence makes the heart grow
fonder, why do I grow
…stronger in my resolve
everyday I notice I'm becoming someone
…someone who understands
I understand I understand

I understand you really miss me
but you can't be by my side
you always got the best excuses
you're such a creative girl
you always seemed to keep me waiting
and now I really understand
that I'm the one who should be changing
I will never ever wait again, wait again, wait again

I understand…I understand…I understand
I used to think you really loved me
But know I know that you just don't care
 you just don't care about me baby, no,
Sooner when I leave you, I hope you understand