The first time we said "i love you"
was when we were fifteen
there have been many times that
we had to begin again
but I've known all along that you belong with me

After our sad beautiful tragic love affair
let's jump then fall into wonderland
because you're the only one I want to get lost with
I knew you were trouble but now it's
a state of grace

I saw sparks fly  when I met you
and I was so enchanted
i couldn't wait for you to be mine
and I know all too well
the story of how everything has changed
and now I have found a place in this world
where I can be fearless

This love might be treacherous
but it will never go out of style
I waited so long saying "I wish you would"
and now my wildest dreams have come true

I know places where there is a lot of starlight
that we can call our holy ground
here we can stay stay stay
and never have a last kiss
you don't have to leave me haunted
and waiting for you and your white horse
I still think you're innocent
and I hope you speak now when necessary

Long live all these red emotions
and listening to our song together
which is of course how you get the girl

I will be yours until we're 22 and beyond
I'm so happy that we're out of the woods
and that *this is really happening

You come running
looking stunning
as I see your face
my heart begins to race

Your lips form a smile
"why don't you stay a while?"
your eyes crease
your smile does not cease

I have seen so much in those eyes
confusion
happiness
amazement
lies

But right now
all I see
is a smile
I hope it stays for a while

All I have to see
Is her face

The freckles
Each hiding a secret
Her eyes
Hiding so many lies

I like to pretend
All my life
That I am
A fearless warrior
I can do no wrong
I am so often right
In my own mind

But she

She brings me to my knees

That icy cold glare
I used to laugh
And join her
When she looked
At others that way

But now
The tables have turned

She knows
I cannot
Hold my pride
When she is near

Look at the clock
See the pattern
Four ones
Two elevens

People often comment
Even you it seems
How much
I make just a few numbers mean

But don't you remember
That chilly morning
When you asked the question
You had wished would
Change
Everything

You wanted me to be yours
And when I said no
I didn't mean it

And when I said no
I wanted it

And when I wished that day
on 11/11/11
at 11:11:11

I wished for a future where
I could change my answer

And so now
When I see the clock
Hit those magic numbers
I hold the present day
On the silver platter
Up high
That I should have put
You on

So long, long ago

The calm before the storm
Born again in new form

Our destruction
Comes from within
No matter how often
We say never let it end

So used to the goodbyes
And all the hidden lies
Keeping secrets behind your beautiful eyes
Crying silent but meaningful cries

But if we keep our eyes
On the prize
And never say our goodbyes
Gone forever will be the cruel and silent cries

When we do this well
There is nothing I wouldn't do
This love I want to keep
I will always come back to you

So let's do this right
The end will never be in sight