Pretenses

You looked at me and tore apart all my defences
Do you still love me?
Can you forgive me?
I lied it out and set aside all my pretences
You still don't know me
I still feel lonely

Can we work it out?
Overcome my doubt
I tried all that I can to fight this on my own
If I let you in
It might hurt again
But something deep inside can't bear to let you go

Afraid to look you in the eye, I've been pretending
I'll say it clearly
I'm far from holy
The list of ways I let down is never-ending
Is that the reason
I stopped believing?

Can we work it out?
Overcome my doubt
I tried all that I can to fight this on my own
If I let you in
It might hurt again
But something deep inside can't bear to let you go

I've had enough
I'm pressing on
I can't bear to live
With one foot out the door
No more fear
No more war
I've made my choice
No I'm not running anymore

Can we work it out?
Overcome my doubt
I tried all that I can to fight this on my own
If I let you in
It might hurt again
But something deep inside can't bear to let you go