If I told you that I was still in love with you, would you run away?
Cuz every time I try to open up myself to you I pray
It won't be the same as all the times before. As all the times before
So I shut my hole and listen of the boy you're falling for
And how he makes your heart beat fiercer than a storm
Can only fake a smile, pretend I want to hear more
But please stop speaking
Cuz inside the smoke is growing thick, my walls are caving in
It's getting hard to breath, It feels like someone kicked me in the chest
Will it ever end or must I merely yield to asphyxiation?
How I want to be the one you hug with all your might
Instead of playing cards with him on Tuesday nights
And hearing all about how he fucked you from behind
I feel he's testing me
I keep my cool but avoid the high fives
Just disguise a sigh and ask him for a light
The nicotine helps me bite my tongue but never seems to hide
How much of an asshole he can be
And inside the fire is burning bright
I'm forced to hold this lie for any chance to keep you in my life
Should this be the end or will we be again
Or am I only quartered as just another friend?
credits
from A Town Called Hope,
released January 22, 2014
Vocals and acoustic guitars: Bradley Duer
Bass: Collin Brophy
Viola: Derek Reeves
Percussion: William Brown
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