I once knew all the answers, I stood on certain ground 
A picture of true happiness, confidence so effortless 
No brighter could be found 

I never asked the questions that trouble me today 
I knew all there was to know, love worn lightly, put on show 
A conquest on display 

And who would have thought his love could be so good 
Not me, not me 
My secrets and my passions understood 
Not me, not me 

Who would have guessed he'd throw his world away 
To be with someone till his dying day 
Not me, not me 

I shall not envy lovers, but long for what they share 
An empty room is merciless, don't be surprised if I confess 
I need some comfort there 

And who would have thought his love could be so good 
Not me, not me 
My secrets and my passions understood 
Not me, not me 

Who would have guessed he'd throw his world away 
To be with someone till his dying day 
Not me, not me 

But not me, oh not me