Heartache

Fight or run away safer if you stay
I’m protecting you I promise it’s true
I won’t let you leave they’re all filled with greed
All they really need is your soul

Fight or run away safer if you stay
I’m protecting you I promise it’s true
I won’t let you leave they’re all filled with greed
I know what’s best for you, my child

I can’t look, I must avert my gaze
Fight or run away safer if you stay
I’m protecting you I promise it’s true
I won’t let you leave they’re all filled with greed
I’m trapped in my protective haze

I can’t let you go no one has to know
It is never clear why you are left here

I can’t bring myself to hurt you
Innocent and merciful young child
I can’t see how or why it was that you were exiled
Every time you look into my eyes
For your troubles I apologize
All they really need’s your soul
I know what is best for you

I did not expect you to leave me yet
I thought you might stay for another day
My eyes start to glaze every time we lock gazes

I know that it’s wrong but follow along
It may be selfish but it’s for the best
Tears forming quickly I can’t let another one die

Bandage on your face a stick in your hand
That look of confusion in your eyes
What are you trying to prove this way?
My eyes start to glaze every time we lock gazes

Determination it rests in your heart
Know it’s waiting to tear me apart
But it seems you continue sparing me

I can’t handle another death
I accept your merciful regards
Though I don’t deserve such niceties coming from you
I’m sorry for putting you through this
I hope you’ll survive on your own
Hug you goodbye and let you go