If Only

If only I had listened

They said he was bad news

I saw a new point of view

They said he was utterly bad

But I was so tired of being sad

They said he was dangerous

I just wanted to be adventurous

They promised I would regret him

I never thought it could end so grim

He began his attack

I just wanted my life back

He took and took

While I was left shook

He tore me down

Until I could only frown

His words were a knife

They were slowly taking my life

His fists left their marks

I started to see the dark

If only I had listened