One More Chance

I lie because the truth hurts
Like a knife twisting in my gut
I've been a knave gentleman before
And recent events show it’s what I'm not

Reviving my shadow that constantly screams
The screaming that always fell on my deaf ears
Is the person on the other side of the window pane
Seeing my oblivious demise for years

Love is a word that came tainted to me
Wrapped in a cynical coat and presented
Learning the bad side from then onwards
Developing into something I'd later resent

As a culprit to my crime and misery
I grew a new stance and started again
To learn that I need to take those chances
And that there’s another emotion other than pain

So please be gentle with my new start
For I am mendable but damaged goods
My tainted heart and scared skin is repairing
Treat me more carefully than others would

The truth is I drag my past along with me
The ones that broke me keep me from doing it again
Let me learn and grow old with you
I’ll become that gentleman and love you back the same