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 A black and white movie
in a language i don't know
makes more sense to me
than when I'm with you lately
I could use subtitles
though you're speaking English
I just don't understand
all your contradictions

You don't want to settle down
but you want me around
to keep myself for you
you say "what is time?"
as if that makes it alright
I can't say what we are
when I do so much for you
and I drive so far

I don't know what you're thinking
or how you mean you love me
to me it's simple
I don't even question it
and I know that scares you
but my love's not scary
if you'd just lean into it
you'd find sanctuary

I can't fight for somebody
who is fighting me
all that you're feeling
it's not as bad as you think
but i won't force your hand
I don't have to come back
I can be that long distance girl
who took your mind off the world

for awhile
you smiled

A black and white movie
in a language i don't know
makes more sense to me
than when I'm with you lately
I could use subtitles.