First time I meant it, I was seventeen I said it first, and she said it right back to me Surrounded by pictures of her childhood In her grandparents' house, we were invincible Like their plastic-covered couch Second time I meant it, I was twenty You started out as best friends I'd already said it plenty Using words like the one and forever If it wasn't with her, didn't think I'd want it ever I can say te amo But I can't say I love you I love you has gone so wrong Te amo is brand-new I love you's meant many things It never was supposed to I can say te amo just for you I can say te amo just for you Third time I meant it, I lost a part of me She only loved the man she wanted me to be But when I said it, I meant it I was totally honest Then she held it against me Like I'd broken a promise I can say te amo But I can't say I love you I love you has gone so wrong Te amo is brand-new I love you's meant many things It never was supposed to I can say te amo just for you I can say te amo I can say te amo I can say te amo just for you