I'm standing here in the torrential rain
Never have you caused me this much pain
I try to ignore it the best I can
For the first time, neither of us ran
There's thunder in your voice and the hail hits my heart
But I stand and I take it and I pray we won't part
Inside I'm crying but outside I'm fine
I finally learned where to draw the line
I apologize but keep up my facade
Pretend your words don't beat like the rod
But the storm doesn't stop and I fall to my knees
I'm shivering badly and in my head I beg, "Please!"
I keep my face straight but you know me too well
You've taken away my power to quell
You turn and leave with a parting shout
Maybe to finish removing all doubt
You hate me, I love you, I watch after you
I can never forget the things you do
Why can't you come back and say you were joking,
Instead of leaving me alone, shivering and soaking?

--Sparks