The Lie

I came home late with a hungry heart.

Falling silent in the hall.

And I was feeling the need,

but unable to read

your message shinin' on the wall.

Shakin' and pale, my future for sale.

I knew the loneliness of love.

Feeling withdrawal all alone in the hall,

my heartbreak fitting like a glove.

You didn't want me at all.

You made me feel

as though I'd lived a lie.

The whole world knew except me

what your eyes concealed.

I looked at your face on the pillow case.

The shadow smiled, then fell away.

Your favourite tune still haunted the room.

I would have bled for you to stay,

but you didn't want me at all.

You made me feel

as though I'd lived a lie.

The whole world knew except me

what your eyes concealed.

All those years of secrets and fears

meant nothin' to you but a game.

And the love in your eyes was nothin' but lies.

You let my heart break without shame.

I just fell silent in the hall.

You never loved me at all.

I know the loneliness of love.

My heartbreak fitted like a glove.

Down on my knees to God above.