i have an overwhelming terror
a nervous fear
i'm paralyzed with panic
and it's bringing me to tears

i'm in love with you
and afraid you'll go away
afraid that i've scared you off
with the things that i say

i break down on your shoulder
in the middle of the night
and you were always there
and made me feel alright

but i'm absolutely
sickeningly
maddeningly
scared
that you'll stop caring
and there'll be no one there

i went three days
without messaging you
and i broke down
so many times
that i'm broken in two

i'm afraid that you will leave me
afraid that if you stay
i'll keep needing you
i want to push you away
please stay