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I Can't Live Without You


I can't live without you

I think about you night and day

my heart belongs to you now

I trust only you to heal its pain

If I were stranded on an island

you're all I really need

because I've seen you survive

the most awful, tragic things

I don't mean a big house fire

or a moment on the brink of death

but you've looked into fear's eyes

And didn't hold your breath

You believe in what is right

never what should be

and for that you've sacrificed paradise

one where you're oblivious

careless

naive

And I can't live without you

because you have everything I need

Courage, kindness, and joy

Big ideas, big future big dreams

I never thought I'd feel this way

I was told that love was weak

But I know this love is different

because this love is for you

and you

are me.

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