I saw him today
I saw his face
It was a face I loved

And I knew

I had to run away

And get down on my knees
And pray that they'd go away


But still they begin
Needles and pins
Because of all my pride

The tears I gotta hide

Hey, I thought I was smart

I'd win his heart
And I didn't think I'd lose
But now I see


She's more to him than me
Let him go ahead

Take her love instead
And one day, he will see


Just how to say please
Oh, and get down on his knees
Hey, that's how it begins

He'll feel those needles and pins
Hurting him, hurting him


Why can't I stop
And tell myself I'm wrong
I'm wrong, so wrong

Why can't I stand up
And tell myself I'm strong


Because I saw him today
I saw his face
It was a face I loved

I can't let go

Although I know

He'll make me cry
Oh, whoa, whoa
Til the day I die


But, people
I got to live now

And Lord knows
I have to forgive now


Yeah, when it begins
He'll feel those needles and pins
Hurting him, oh, stop it now

Stop those needles
Stop those pins


Don't let them begin
Oh, won't you hear what I say
Somebody, take em away


Stop em now, stop em
Stop those needles and pins

Yeah, yeah, oh, when it begins
I feel those needles and pins