i will lock you in a cage
and try to keep my feelings pure as
sunlight dancing through the rain
and hope the memories won't change

it's been too long and i have so much still to say,
but you keep hurrying away
so i can't tell you

how can i be a friend
if you won't give me time and let me in--
avoid me at all costs
so you don't have to make amends

but i try
i try

i'm obviously not worth the fuss,
so just stand back and give me up;
all it takes is for you to keep your (f*cking) mouth shut.

you're the one who told me that
i shouldn't lie down, i should hit you back,
but when i do you make sure that i regret it.

stay--
you said you wanted me to

stay--
you're pushing me away

i can only take so much
before i crumble and give up,
so, honey, please, don't push your luck.

i won't forget
everything you said--
how can i when you're still in every corner of my room?

i keep your secrets in a jar;
i keep my promises as well.
you needn't fear that they will
spill

so i will lock you in a cage
and hope that you learn to behave
and i will try to keep,
to keep the memories at bay.

so i will lock you in this cage,
knowing you can't get away,
but try, just try to keep the memories away.