See Through

(Verse 1)

I can't bear another farewell or another shattered hope
So I'll tie this lacy ribbon in a tightly knotted bow
Around my bursting heart before it cancels all my plans
At the first hint that this time, this one will understand
And I keep keeping my distance, keep on laughing off your doubts
Keep one eye on my escape route, keep one hand over my mouth
But now the ribbon's tangled up, my heart is my throat
So I run for the bathroom sink, slamming the door closed
It's pathetic, I know

(Pre Chorus)

Not one bit of me has changed
I'm still stuck in the same place
I still try to run away
When I'm wanting to get closer
I say the word "friend"
And my mouth goes dry again
This is just like back then
I'm just postponing the end

(Chorus)

Oh, don't give me hope saying you'll stay forever waiting
Don't make me lie saying I'll try to tell you, baby
Secrets, they fester and spread through my chest 'til it hurts to breathe
By now, I know that there's no such thing as forever
But can we please see at least one more spring together?
Before your expression changes irreparably
What would you think if you could see through me?

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(Verse 2)

Breathe the cold air on the rooftop, gazing at the street below
Wouldn't life be so much easier were I always this alone?
I hear the door hinge creak, I hear you calling out my name
And you shout, "Listen up, 'cause I've got something to say!"
In the halo of the sunset, golden hour on your face
Though I want to, though I've tried to, I can't pull my eyes away
By now, my arms are tired of trying to hold you at their length
Can we somehow move forward while staying just the same?
Just forget it, okay?

(Chorus)

Oh, don't give me hope saying you'll stay forever waiting
Don't make me lie saying I'll try to tell you, baby
Secrets, they fester and spread through my chest 'til it hurts to breathe
By now, I know that there's no such thing as forever
But can we please see at least one more spring together?
Before your expression changes irreparably
What would you think if you could see through me?

(Bridge)

If you could see the reflection in my covered up mirror
Or the careful construction of my careless demeanor
If you heard what they whisper when I pass in the halls
Sometimes I wonder if you'd ever look at me at all

(Pre Chorus)

Or are you the one who'd smile
Tell me it's gonna be fine
But it's funny, I think I
Couldn't even bear that kindness

You say the word "friend"
And my eyes well up again
This is just like back then
It's a self-fulfilling end

(Chorus)

Oh, don't give me hope saying you'll stay forever waiting
Don't make me lie saying I'll try to tell you, baby
Secrets, they fester and spread through my chest 'til it hurts to breathe
By now, I know that there's no such thing as forever
But here we stand under flowering trees together
Before all the petals fall, I wanna believe
Someday, I'm gonna let you see through me