Protecting Myself

Don’t ask me for my name and number

You don’t have to buy me flowers or some other romantic gift

And you don’t have to introduce me to your friends

Because I won’t give you a chance to break my heart

So go ahead you sorry excuse for a real man

Call me anything you want, I’ve heard it all before

You can never provide what I want in a relationship

No, not the faithfulness, commitment, and love that I need

Call me crazy

Say that I’m in need of help

No, I’m someone who’s protecting herself from a relationship

Go ahead you petty, stereotypical female

Call me any name in the book, you won’t bring me down

You can never provide what’s needed in a real friendship

No, not the loyalty, trust, and support that I need

Call me crazy

Say that I’m in need of help

No, I’m someone who’s protecting herself from a relationship

Because you’re gonna introduce yourself to me

You’re gonna pose as my friend

And people are gonna notice our bond

But then, you’ll betray me

Call me crazy

Say that I’m in need of help

No, I’m protecting you from a relationship

For the reason that nearly everyone proved it to you

You’re not something they care about in the end

Notice how they only talk to you when they need something?

But they won’t do that again

Go ahead Monique

Feel what you want but you know I’m right

You can never have a real relationship