wouldn't it be nice
if just this once
i won't be the
one to break down?
that the tears
that would be falling
aren't mine this time?
that my absence
ruined your perfect world
you are the one
trying to find me,
wanting to get me back
because you are
lost without me
i made such an impact
that just the thought
of never seeing me again
makes you tremble
in fear
is it possible
that for once
you're the one
holding on to me
you're the one
barring me from walking away
the one trying
desperately to make me stay
'cause life without me
will be too much to bear

now who am i kidding?

you would never
do any of that
you won't shatter
your eyes will
remain dry
you won't look for me
might not even notice
that i'm gone
your world
will not miss a beat
you would never hold
on to me
if i slip away
you won't even know
not because
you're too cold,
uncaring, no
it's 'cause i'm just
not that important yet
i'm expendable,
totally replaceable

that's why i'm the one
doing my damnest
to hold on to you
keep you from slipping
right through my fingers
doing everything
to try and make you stay
even when i'm
too weary,
even when it hurts
too much to even breathe
'cause i can't
lose you yet
no i won't
lose you yet