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Maybe It's You


You were right

When you said

I was lost

Way in over my head

You kissed me

Tasted the disbelief on my lips

You held me close

Fingertips tight on my hips

You aren't even close

To having enough

Letting me go

Just isn't enough

You said my name

I turned around

You weren't there

Like a ghost

Gone

When I need you the most

 

I asked for help

Screamed out for it

No one came

Like it's a game

You get under my skin

And it's a crying shame

You can't stay longer

That you won't let these feelings

Grow stronger

We both know

If you would just let go

You could have the world

In the palm of your hand

All it would take

Is just one time

One night

One lie

 

I overdose

Just looking at you

Those dark eyes

Those hands

You are everything

I never wanted

Everything

I always ran from

You get me close

Right where you want me

And then you let me fall

Let me drown

Like it's too much

Having me so close

And I start to wonder

Can't help but think

If you're scared

Just one drink

And you're drunk on me

 

I don't mind

Never minded

Wasting time

On you

I don't mind

If this is the last time

Last night

Like you said last time

Last night

When you were holding me

You said 

I was in over my head

And maybe you're right

Maybe I can't get through

One night

Without needing you

But maybe it's you

That overdoses

Without me

Maybe it's you

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