Cowardice Blues
I wanted you to know the truth,
But I didn't want to tell it.
I wanted you to know the truth,
But couldn't bring myself to tell it.
I wish that you could feel it out.
I wish that you could smell it.
I told you all those lies,
I didn't want you to believe them.
A hundred— no— a thousand lies,
Hoping you would not believe them.
I lied to many more before,
Hoping I would not deceive them.
Brilliant last line! It begs the question "is lying always deceiving?"
Jeffrey! This one felt so true to me. How foolish it all is. Lying and hoping to be called out ... being dishonest hoping they would take the initiative - to avoid responsibility. This one was cool!
Hope all is well!