“Don’t go, Andi,” his voice calls out through the speakers in the sound room.
As I turn back to look at him, he says it again. “Don’t go. Stay and listen while I sing it again. I’d appreciate your input, too.”
I smile, nod, and take my seat again. Sipping my hot tea, the band starts the music again. Mike clicks off the beat with his drumsticks, and then the guys begin playing their instruments in perfect harmony to the words of the most beautifully written song of despair I’ve ever heard. It’s called“It Should’ve Been Me,”and from the chatter in the sound room, Travis just recently penned the song in one sitting.
A stolen glance is all I get
My love for you isn’t known yet
He holds your heart, we can never be
But this I know, it should’ve been me
We laugh and talk, I hide my pain
To be near you, time and time again
What I would give to hold you tight
Look in your eyes, and love you right
Girl, I feel you when you’re not here
Can you not tell how much I care?
But you’re with him, and you can’t see
The one you love should’ve been me
If only I was stronger
I can’t wait any longer
I want you to be mine
Until the end of time
My friends all say to let you go
My head says yes, my heart says no
The love I hide is plain to see
To everyone, but you and me
Pick up the phone, give me a call
I’m here alone, I’ll give my all
He can’t love you, not like I do
But one day soon, I will show you
Girl, I feel you when you’re not here
Can you not tell how much I care?
But you’re with him, and you can’t see
