It all began as a twist of fate
A poster I read as I stood to wait
Two strangers crossing, two worlds apart
A deep connection about to start

Now we walk through life side by side
I help her choose, I help her decide
Keep her safe when the storm rolls near
And tell her the words she needs to hear

She opens up her soul so wide
I see the woman she holds inside
She's an eastern flower, so wild and rare
And I just act like I don't care

She tells me secrets kept from the rest
Lays her anxiety on my chest
She speaks of boys, of love and plans
I listen closely, however I can

I tell her
You deserve a guy who's free
To love you the way love should be
A guy who’s not bound by a silent tie
With the burden of a truth he tries to deny
Then I just smile and say goodbye
While thinking
I wish I were that guy
Oh, I wish I were that guy
Yes, I wish I were that guy

I tell her
You need a guy who can look in your eyes
And not just whisper dreams goodbye
Someone who's got the time to hold you close
And share your days, the way love shows
Then I just smile and say goodbye
While thinking
I wish I were that guy
Oh, I wish I were that guy
Yes, I wish I were that guy