( the end )

words on a page
just loose spirals of thought
nothing much, really
just my heart, college-ruled
nothing much, really

you urge me to read these words i've put down
as you lay in my lap
i spoon-feed you my fears
i spill all my doubts
nothing much, really
nothing much, really

you tell me they are beautiful
and kiss me on the neck
but you’re missing the point
you never listen to me anymore

i want to hear the truth
and i’ve ripped myself open
to show you what’s inside
i know you love me
okay
just lie to me tonight

if you listened for the meaning
of what i’ve written down
you’d know that it’s just you
that causes my unrest
that makes my hand shake
you make me unhappy
and i’ve written these sad words
to make clear what i can't seem to say
nothing much, really

but you tell me they are beautiful
and try to hold my hand
you never listen anymore

you’re dancing around the subject
you don’t want to make me cry
i appreciate your effort
but i want to hear the truth
i’ve ripped myself open
because i know we’re through
yes, i know you love me
okay
i love you, too

let me show you to the light
this could be so much easier
just lie to me tonight