I see you laughing loud, but your eyes don't stay
You play with feelings, never give them away
You know the timing, the perfect touch
But never let anyone get too much
I read your game the very first night
You love the spark, but not the firelight
You chase the thrill while it's still tame
But run when passion starts to flame

I love you in silence
Even knowing you won't come through
You want me for a moment
But you'll never want me like I do you
I could be just your distraction
But that's not what I'm made to be
I'd rather love you with honor
Than lose myself to keep you with me

You say love only builds a cage
Too much heart, more than you take
You hide behind your easy smile
Like trust is something out of style
I almost fell into your hands
Into the comfort of half-made plans
But I know myself, I know that cost
Of loving you and being lost

I love you in silence
Even knowing you won't come through
You want me for a moment
But you'll never want me like I do you
I could be just your distraction
But that's not what I'm made to be
I'd rather love you with honor
Than lose myself to keep you with me

It's not pride, it's self-respect
Those roots live in me
Love was never meant to be
A game you play but never feel
If one day you want something true
I might still be standing here
But I won't shrink who I am
Just to keep you near

I love you in silence
Even knowing you won't come through
You want me for a moment
But you'll never want me like I do you
I could be just your distraction
But that's not what I'm made to be
I'd rather love you with honor
Than lose myself to keep you with me