I saw promise in you and I loved that promise

I've been waiting for a long time
Wondering when he'd be back
I guess I didn't realize
The guy I was waiting for has died

He was sweet, and kind
He didn't even know it
He had the world on his mind
That's why I fell

And when he looked into my eyes
I saw a future like I'd never seen
Now I see regret
And a sad, sad smile

Now I'm hoping
Don't care when
He'll see himself the way I do
The way I think I used to

I see fire in a heart
I see a scared but worthy soul
I see a child needing a kiss goodnight
I see a man looking for a home

I see a talent beyond recognition
I see smarts hidden by tongue
I see someone who thinks they've already lost
But really, they've already won