Lyrics

Your picture darkens as the years go by
I see shadows across that smile you wore as I
Hear the echo of your mama calling you inside

What was hidden behind closed doors
I’ll never know, I’ll never know

Chorus:
I remember us on Charlotte Street
Climbing trees, playing hide and seek
I’d go home where I was safe and sound
Thought you did too, I never knew

You told me you planned to get out
A bigger life, a bigger town
I thought that meant we were alike, cause I longed to get out too

The bruises you kept secret, you never told
I’ll never know, I’ll never know

Bridge
You joined the army, finally broke away
But when you came back you were not the same

I’ll never know your last thought, was there finally peace
Or did you falter in one final flash of grief
Never been to your grave, can’t seem to let myself believe

All the questions I’ll never get to ask
I’ll never know, I’ll never know

Chorus:
I like to think of you on Charlotte Street
Climbing trees, playing hide and seek
Maybe now you are safe and sound
I wish I knew, I wish I knew