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