[how do i say i love you?]

i know and whatever. i'm hurting. you're hurting. i wish i could hold you right now and tell you we'll be alright. but there's just something i have to say and it's safe to say it here because you don't come here very often.

How do I say I love you
in a language you'll understand-
Ek is lief vir jou?
Te dua?
Afekrishalehou?
You haven't changed
Please stand in the light
I need to see you
Uncover my eyes.

How do I say I love you
in a language you'll understand-
Maite zaitut?
Lach tirikh?
Ma timbi maya garchu?
Tears coming down
Making lines on your face
One for each year
That I've been away.

How do I say I love you
in a language you'll understand-
Ja te volim?
Eg elska þig?
Mi amas vim?
You were a storm
That blew us away
I wouldn't leave you
But I couldn't stay.

How do I say I love you
in a language you'll understand-
Eu te amo?
Je t'aime?
Ti amo?
You weren't ready to go
I faked a smile
All that's between us now is
Three thousand miles.

How do I say I love you
in a language you'll understand-
Ik hou van jou?
Ani oheiv otach?
Wa ai lu?
We said goodbye
We ran out of time
I walked out the door
You are the best thing in my life.

How do I say I love you
in a language you'll understand-
Aharabak?
Nakupenda?
Ana Behibek?
The cars pass far below
All that I have left is your photo
You're one thing I believe in
Why, why did I have to go?

So here it goes
in the only language that I know
I believe in you
I hope for you
I rejoice over you
I'll never give up
because I love you.