I could use all the words
the English language holds
to tell you how great and wonderful you are
and how amazing our lives could be
if you only gave me a chance
But let’s be real here
Nothing is ever truly perfect
and no one is ever going to live up
to whatever ideal that forms in someone’s head
So no, I would never be able to give you
everything you ever wanted
I can’t just ride in
and sweep you off your feet
I’m not even sure that I’d be better for you
than what you’ve already got
But I’d damn sure try to be
I’d be there for you through anything
as we try, and fail, and get back up to try again
I’d help you face the struggles
that come with our imperfect world
Hold you when you need a break
and let you go when you need to stand alone
I’d give you everything I could
I could never be all you ever wanted
I’m no saint, as you know all too well
And you’re not some imaginary goddess
that would make my life complete
You’re just a woman, and I’m a man
No need for pedestals
I want you more than I’ve ever wanted anyone
but I can live without you
If I have to
I just don’t want to
because I’m sure we’re exactly what each other needs
and I’ll regret it if I don’t take the chance to say so
and let this all slip away
