I will step back into the darkness
because in the light I’m bare
naked and ready to be stabbed
by the sword I know
you have hidden underneath
your shirt
I will step back into the darkness
where you can’t possibly injure me
I’ll never say the things I want
to say
because there’s a chance of
getting hurt
it’s better to never confess
my love
than to watch it get torn down
like an old curtain
or a Christmas tree
I will step back into the darkness
‘cause hearts hide best there
while it burns I will drink ice water
and watch you from afar
I will step back into the darkness
it’s better not to take a chance
so we’ll never get to dance
so we’ll never get to play with our children
so we’ll never get to eat at my favorite Italian restaurant
so we’ll never get to get a puppy
I want it so, so
I can’t tell you
because you might say no.