i can still taste you on the inside of my mouth
I can still smell you on your t-shirt inside out
Lying in your room, I was waiting for you to come back
i guess I fell asleep. You left the door open a crack

And there are things I’ll keep from you
But that’s just something I need to do
To keep us safe, to keep us safe
And you still adore me in spite of
How I look with my clothes off
I’ll keep you safe I’ll keep you safe

I can still feel your hair in my hand
When you fall asleep much sooner than I can
I keep a picture with me of a place I want to live with you
After the courthouse wedding in the marriage license room

And there are things I’ll keep from you
But that’s just something I need to do
To keep us safe, to keep us safe
And you still adore me in spite of
my fear I’m not in love
I’ll keep you safe I’ll keep you safe

I’m sorry that I always stay up too late
I’m sorry I’ll hold you tight so you can’t escape
I’m sorry I cried about something long ago
I’m sorry I can’t figure out if I’m happy whenever you go

And there are things I’ll keep from you
But that’s just something I need to do
To keep us safe, to keep us safe
And you still adore me in spite of
My volatility in love
I’ll keep you safe I’ll keep you safe

I’m sorry that I’m like this
You know it’s not your fault
I’m keeping you safe