Slow To Fade * Songtext

I'm trying my best to stop this expression,
therefore each drip will be relished and exact,
and never before have I pondered each confession
that was fighting and pleading to be shared as fact.
I had sensed some discord or even distaste,
from many a formal thought and short "hello".
Maybe my persistent kindness was just a waste,
since your attention was on this new fellow.
Chemistry existed in bounty but fate stole our play.
Feelings persisted as neither had wanted it this way.