Shouldn't

You shouldn't tease a dog whose leash will break,
You shouldn't.
Yet I do.
You shouldn't tease your mind,
It only brings in pain.
Yet I do.
What's the lesson I'm not getting?
I know...
Don't do it. Don't start it.
Don't listen to that talk.
Just leave it alone.
It'll only hurt more.

I just didn't listen.
When in fact I should.

They said be careful.
You'll fall.
Damn, I fell so hard.
It's been said,
watch you step,
still I didn't listen.

I'd gladly fall again.

I wasn't prepared,
for the marks left behind.
Wasn't ready,
protected.

You shouldn't fall in love.
When you know they'll break you're heart.
Still...
I'd do it again.
'Cause where's the fun,
in diving down with a guarded heart?

You shouldn't fall,
if you watch your step,
I didn't.
You shouldn't cry over him.
I did.

I shouldn't.
Yet I do.
I certainly fell for you.
Once upon a time...