The Lie

he tells you what you need to hear.
he's unhappy with her.
you're the best part of his day.
he's going to leave her.
if you'd just be patient,
one day he'll stay.
believe the lie!

you feed off the lie.
you need it to justify,
love isn't fair,
the lie makes you blind.
one day the lie will die,
but until then,
live the lie!

he winks at you.
he tells you you're the only one who understands.
he's a complicated man
and his love is your only demand.
you forget he's not yours to keep,
that's the only way you sleep.
protect the lie!

you build upon the lie.
you paint the perfect family in your mind.
you'll be adored by his kids.
the lie binds you to him.
then the lie comes to light
and your world falls apart one night.
deny the lie!

he told her you're just a friend.
he could never leave the kids.
he thought you understood,
but now the damage is done.
no more patience.
no more love.
grieve the lie!