We come into relationships and expect them to end
treating the other as an enemy, not as a friend
with fear and distrust we play a dumb game
and then we call quits, but then repeat the same

some aren't surprised when it all falls apart
they had expected it to, right from the start
they don't want people to think they are dumb
so they'd rather break themselves until they are numb

what if I go into this, thinking it's fine
that in the end I'll be yours, and you will be mine
what if I just start with a wide open heart
and believe that nothing will ever tear us apart

is that not how our love lives were meant to be?
when did this kind of love start making us feel guilty
when a man and a woman are made man and wife
that was something that should last all our life

these break-up games that we've hurt ourselves by
they are not normal, no, this is a lie
but just because you've been hurt so many times
does not mean you'll constantly pay for your crimes

become a new person and open that heart
wait for the right one, and make a new start
save your body and mind for the one you can trust
and stop thinking it's love, when it's really just lust