Most likely, the one that got away probably got away for a reason. They probably were not a good fit for you, at least not at that exact moment in your life. You must trust that things happen for a reason, and frequently, it is for your good. If someone left you in the dust, that probably means that they did not care for you at a level that would sustain a lasting relationship. Duh. I guess this is not rocket science, but I was stung badly once, and the pain lingered for many years. I believe that wound was a building block in the foundation of the man that I am today. Furthermore, we learn from our mistakes; granted, some learn more quickly than others. I have made many mistakes in my life, but I do not have many regrets other than the hurt that I might have caused to others. That, I do regret, and I humbly ask for forgiveness. This song was written for someone at that fork in the road in a relationship. The twist is that he/she has no control over which branch of the fork to take. There are always two people in control of the direction of a relationship. When paths diverge, relationships dissolve. That said, I have also witnessed ended relationships where paths converge again later in life. I wouldn't describe it as a "crapshoot", but I probably have used both of those words as I heard the screen door slamming behind me.
Lyrics
Slippin’ Out Of Darkness words & music C 1999 by Jeffry R. Rothrock
I’m slippin’ out of darkness…
hoping only for your eyes to see…
that the man who stands before you…
Oh, Babe, is here to set you free!
Ya’ got hooked on a decision…
Where you took another path.
But, you know, your “One and One” means nothin’!
Why don’t you just let me teach you some math?
Got no “subtracting” or “dividing”…
“Multiplication’s” where it’s at!
You got “parole” for curiosity,
‘cause, you know, it was boredom killed the cat!
We need—to share…
Our love—tonight!
Linger—with me
‘Til morn—ing light!
What you—will find…
You’ve al—ways known!
That this—is true…
My heart—you own!
…think about it…
To have these kind of feelings…
Oh, Baby, seems so strange to me.
I would need no more “wheeler-dealing”…
‘cause HOME is where my heart would be!
‘and yet, it seems that you could never…
look very deeply in my eyes.
Are you afraid of what you’ll find there?
…a true love that never dies!
We need—to share…
Our love—tonight!
Linger—with me
‘Til morn—ing light!
What you—will find…
You’ve al—ways known!
That this—is true…
My heart—you own!
…think about it, Baby....
…a li’l harder now…
Now, I can’t tell the future…
And, Lord knows, that I’ve got no crystal ball!
…but if you listen to your heart, Girl,
then you will surely hear it all!
I’m saying, all you need is lovin’…
And don’t you worry ‘bout the rest!
Just give me your lovey-dovin’,
…and, Baby, I’ll give you the best!!
If not? I’ll slip back into darkness…
‘cause it just wasn’t meant to be…
Hey! Someday I will find a “rainbow”…
…but I KNOW, you were THE one for me!!!
…bye…bye…