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To the one I broke.

So maybe I can't make you love me

And I can't stop the stars from falling into space

But I can take the curve of your torso

Wrapped around mine

And twist it into my blood

As the hallelujah

I need to give myself

Even if your breathing is a lie

Even if you break me with deft words

So I can't make you love me

So I can't

But I'll try

But I'll try

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Written by
hallie-bear
American
Published
Jul 31, 2013
Lines·Words
13·75
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I'm so sad. I'm so sorry.

Inspired by Bonnie Raitt's I Can't Make You Love Me

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