Brandi Carlile What Did I Ever Come Here For song lyrics

I've been gone for so long and how I've missed you

My heart was aching for home

and then one night as i lay down, somewhere far from you

I dreamt that i heard you call my name, but my mind was playing games.

I knew right then that i'd returned, to where i was before

and I was so tired of being away that i just couldnt stay anymore.

What did i ever come here for

What did i ever come here for

I thought if i showed up in the night, in my best disguise

There is a doorway and your porchlight, that you would look into my eyes

and you would realize who i am, put your arms around me

you're going to love me so much more, than you ever did before

What did i ever come here for

What did i ever come here for

It wasn't too long before i showed up at your door

i'd been gone a thousand miles

I didn't know how much more i could stand, if i could stand at all

you said i looked like i'd been through world war two

and my soul was worn right through

I thought you would read my mind, i thought you'd ask me to stay

you'd never turned me away like before

but you closed the door anyway

What did i ever come here for

What did i ever come here for

What did i ever come here for

What did i ever come here for