I wish you'd understand the strength that's needed
To keep up with your lips
And the compromises I've been making
Since your love was for the taking

Sometimes the problem is me
Sometimes it is you
Sometimes I read between the lines
Sometimes I seal away little parts
Because sometimes pain smarts.

I know you think I'm this unwavering rock
Because it's what I sell well
But when a simple pebble can make cracks in this armor
It's easier to put myself in steel toed boots
They seem to put everyone at ease
But me