But I love you
I wake up on the side of the bed
And feel as if I'm drowning
Even when you are asleep
You are suffocating
But I love you
But I love you
But I love you
I stand next to you in the kitchen
And feel as if I'm choking
Even when you are silent
You are terrifying
But I love you
But I love you
But I love you
You touch my arm
And I feel as if I'm burning
Even when you are gentle
It hurts
But I love you
But I love you
But I love you
Everyday
I am walking on eggshells
Everyday
I am watching my back
Everyday
I am waiting and wondering
When the bruises will heal
And when they'll come back
But I love you
But I love you
But I love you
Everyone
Says your words aren't enough
Everyone
Says your promises are lies
Everyone
Is waiting, watching, worried
For what will happen if I leave you
And what will happen if I don't try
But I love you
But I love you
But I love you
I am drowning
But I love you
I am choking
But I love you
I am burning
But I love you
I am dying
But I love you
But I love you
But I love you
But I love you
I am leaving
Not because you say you love me
Not because I know that you don't
But
I am leaving
Because
I love me.