I can't be the flame your wishing heart expects
Or the hoping hub for a better tale
I can't be the better side of today that steadies you
When I'm still grounded in a shaky yesterday
But shame on me
That I'll wait for you in a dream
To pass me by for hire
I can't be the liar that expires when I meet you
And still be this boy inside or change the man outside
I can't be the pretender on my knees
Asking you to use me one more time
I tour wounds and feelings
Mismatching empathy moments
Wishing to be something I'll never be
I can hold either
My desires that burn my heart
Or the truth that is too heavy to handle
Cast me aside
It can be the first step to healing
I don't deserve to have you
Exempt me from this burden
Of having me wasted in your mind
I can't be what you want
I just can't be