I only wish that i bled ink,
So all these words were sealed with blood.
So all these words professed the love that beats straight from my heart.
This blood it fills my pen,
And etches my pain all in your name.
Now's the time for you to tell me everything you think about me.

Well after all,
I've learned that time is of the essence.
And ambition isn't money.
Well every time that i'm alone,
And i thank god for everything he's given me,
I'm compelled to say you're welcome.

Chorus
The truth is, the truth hurts.
I just lie to save you from the pain.
The truth is,
I just lie when the words become a memory of everything that you have worse.
I held you closer.
(held you closer)
All the songs you never hear me sing to you in bed.
You always bust my broken heart.
I'm all you'll ever know.
Well i'd write you a song,
But i ran out of chords.
I'd tell you the truth,
But i can't find the words.
I'd buy you the world,
An hour at a time,
I'd tell you that i love you,
But i ran out of time.

Chorus
The truth is,
The truth hurts.
I just lie to save you from the pain.
The truth is,
I just lie when the words become a memory of everything that you have worse.
I held you closer.
(held you closer)
All the songs you never hear me sing to you in bed.
You always bust my broken heart.
I'm all you'll ever know.

So try me, just trust me.
See if i would show you what's inside.
You wont be the one to change me.
I am everything without you.

Chorus
The truth is, the truth hurts.
I just want to save you from the pain.
The truth is,
I just lie when the words become a memory of everything that you have worse.
I held you closer.
(held you closer)
All the songs you never hear me sing to you in bed.
You always bust my broken heart.
I'm all you'll ever know.