thinking about you at night
is different than the day
because all of a sudden I see you as pieces
not a whole human being

I see you as your favorite song
or the dream house you want to build
I see you as the way you always leave a generous tip
and I see you as your favorite sweatshirt
pushing against my warm arms as you twitch in your sleep

but in the day I see you as a whole
my boyfriend-- my love
my comfort and my happiness

at night I need you with me
every little piece
so you can see me as my pieces
and we can be a puzzle

how can you live for the day
but have a secret affair with the night?
no one watches me
as i stay awake until the wee hours
pretending i'm asleep

but I still love you, day
I just love the night too

how can you tend the farm
homely girl by day
but light up with iridescent city lights?
no one can know about my artificial stars

but I still love you, country
I just love the city too

how can I see you, my dear  
but look at him and feel the same?
I know you can't understand it
and neither can i

but I still love you, honey
I just love him too