Tenderness

(These lyrics are about dealing with a lover's weight. There's no lover free of burden, right?)

I guess that I've tried
To avoid the mess we've made
If I jump, would you care?
Or would you stare as this mess we've made?

How could I cure such a cut?
How could I patch such a void...in your heart?
It doesn't matter how deep is the wound
I'll keep trying to not fall apart

I got a thirst that no kiss could satisfy
You've probably lived more than I have.
You've been through too much
And yeah, you still deserve love
You deserve to feel a tender touch
You deserve to be loved

I know I can't stop you
From going the other way
If I stay, will you say
"I just wish things could've gone the other way?"

How could I fill such a soul?
How could I fix such a void...in your heart?
It doesn't matter how long is the kiss
I'll keep trying to not fall apart

I'll stick around just to hide and pry
You probably have less than I have
You've been through too much
And yeah, you still deserve love
You deserve to feel a tender touch
You deserve to be loved

I don't want to see another tear
And I ask you to be clear
I gave everything I could lend
And now all I have to do is wait
And see how this will end
Let's make it a nice end

How could I nurture such a scar?
How could I not care for a beating heart?
It doesn't matter how long love takes
I'll keep trying to not fall apart
Keep trying to not fall apart

Life's an unexpected turn
And there's much to learn
The scars we share must be burned
Before we run out of tenderness