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Rated: E · Lyrics · Relationship · #1430489
Refusal to change others and the desire to save oneself
SAVING ME

We were in love but we were poison too.
You craved my love so much it tainted you.
I tried to leave, you knocked me to the floor,
then said you'd die if I walked out the door.

I couldn't cry, I couldn't care,
I didn't want to die.
Should've saved you
but I won't lie.
I wanted life,
I wanted love,
but can't you see why
I cannot stay
and keep my soul alive.

While you were burning, you called out my name.
My tears weren't fast enough to douse the flame.
Helpless, I watched you and our union melt
too numb and cold, nothing was all I felt.

I couldn't cry, I couldn't care,
I didn't want to die.
Couldn't save you
and that's no lie.
I wanted life, I wanted love,
but now I know just why
I couldn't stay
and save my own life.

My life before you is a dream right now.
What was I thinking when I took the vow?
Did I think I could just change your life
or save you from your own destructive fire?

I cry, I care, and now
I will not die.
Can't save a life
until I save mine.
I still want life and love
but now I know
if there's a next time,
I must take it slow.

If I ever choose to love someone again
I know I can't repeat the same sins.
I can forgive you but I'll not forget.
I haven't finished living life just yet.

I'll cry, I'll care,
but I won't watch you die.
Won't save your life
until I save mine.

Won't save a life.
until I've saved mine.



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To those who enter abusive relationships in hopes of changing or fixing the other person.  Two halves do not make a whole in a relationship, only two wholes can truly unite without harming each other.


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