You know what I want even more Is to be just who I was before
Self-assured, future all secured That was Julia Quick to trust, saw the world as just That was Julia
Full of promise and full of poise Hardly any of which this shop girl now employs But I muddle through...
Easy smile, avid cinephile That was Julia That was Julia Before being branded a gold star wife A distinction that's redefining my whole life
Well, it feels like it does I feel guilty because There are days when I just want to be who I was
I'm not saying I'd trade the life that I had with him for a minute That was once in a lifetime love and I know I was lucky to win it
And I'm told to be proud All the newsreels and magazines practically shout it But I'm never allowed To admit there is nothing remotely heroic about it
And you know I would never be able To say that away from this dining room table...
Not a doubt how her life played out That was Julia All the details of who I am Made irrelevant with one single telegram
That's what widowhood does I resent it because There are days when I just want to be Momentarily free And happily who I wasTeksty umieszczone na naszej stronie są własnością wytwórni, wykonawców, osób mających do nich prawa.