I gave you my hand to try and save you from yourself.
You told me you needed me more than anyone else.
But when I tried to help you, you just pushed me away.
But then you told me that you wanted me to stay.
I watched you deteriorate right before my eyes.
I hid all my tears, but only because you never cried.
You smiled as you fell and laughed when I did too.
It almost seemed like it was all a game to you.
You said that you needed me to make everything alright.
But when I tried too, you stopped me with all of your might.
You told me to back off and just let you live.
So I begged and pleaded and gave all I could give.
It was hard to accept the fact that you were better on your own.
But I couldn't just leave you; I didn't want to be alone.
You held out your hand and told me you cared.
I believed you once again, forgetting the memories we shared.
But when you told me you were leaving, I wasn't the least bit surprised.
I'd seen it coming, even through the tears in my eyes.
I took back my hand, because what you need is somebody else.
You've begun to drag me down, and now I have to save myself.
