Heartfelt Lies

I walk by the river's edge

Skipping smooth wet stones and watching them sink

I never was a fan of innocence

I've got two black eyes and an empty fifth of gin



And I see I'm wrong for you but we tried

You swear I'm hard to lay beside

If I was you I'd run from me most nights

Maybe I was meant to be left behind



Thundering circumstances beyond our control rumble in

Counting time by the lines 'round your eyes

As your gentle caress helps me forget



And I think it's time to say good night

And you swear I'm hard to lay beside

Now years seem to pass as we blink our eyes

Maybe I was meant to be left behind by all of our heartfelt lies

All of our heartfelt lies

All our heartfelt lies are not enough this time



And I see

I'd love to spend the night but you found someone else to lay beside

And I know it makes sense but it's like sand in my eyes

Maybe I was meant to be left behind