Jacob's Lament

I should be the bigger man

And wish them happiness

But deep inside I still believe

That for her, I'm the best.

When I see her smile at him

It tears my heart in two

To see her throw her life away

And there's nothing I can do.

I've done my best to plead my case

Explain things so she'll know.

She's chosen him – my problem is

I just can't let her go.

I'll hold out hope that in due time

She'll leave him on a whim;

That finally she'll see it's best

To be with me, not him.