don't say you "love" me when i know it's a lie
don't say you need me when your hand is waving goodbye
don't suddenly care about me when i'm feeling okay
don't ignore me completely when i'm having a bad day
don't come around thinking you're the best i coulg get
don't come around saying i'm the meanest girl you've met
don't come around thinking i'll wait for you
don't come around with your stupid shit when i'm feeling blue
don't give me dirty looks and make me feel insecure
i recall our hugs, but the rest is a blur
but do tell me what you like about me and what makes me so great
do tell me all about the people you hate
you're funny and sometimes cute and maybe that'll do
but darling, oh darling i'll never love you
you just don't try hard enough, i'm a gem can't you see already?
and that's why you'll never be enough for me
That's why you will never be enough for me....
credits
from Bad Words,
released May 2, 2016
My talented friend, Ryan Webb on drums
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