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Oh, Insecurities

I was unfaithful cuz I’m insecure I was an unfaithful guy that’s for sure Rough road I chose for myself, true Toughen up, it’s all on you, bud — said a woman too In the middle of the road in New Mexico was hard and cruel Now, I’m a broken bard, needing a fixing or two…I’m such a fool… You are the good tools of love that figured me out You forgiven me of my wrongs and I truly love you Even if my past actions don’t show it No one can say I love you any less Heaven couldn’t be farther away, I must admit Someone got to save me from my distress — but it’s all on me nonetheless I’m sorry for my heartlessness And my endless thoughtlessness And my foolish lack of learning lessons I feel like dying inside, this guilt does weigh tons I was unfaithful cuz I’m insecure I was an unfaithful guy that’s for sure Enough is enough and I want to grow up already like my sister was meaning to say Toughen up, it’s all on you, bud — said a woman one night in October in my dismay In the middle of the road in New Mexico was hard and cruel Now, I’m a broken bard, needing a fixing or two…I’m such a fool… You are the good tools of love that figured me out You forgiven me of my wrongs and I truly love you Even if my past actions don’t show it No one can say I love you any less Heaven couldn’t be farther away, I must admit Someone got to save me from my distress — but it’s all on me nonetheless I’m sorry for my heartlessness And my endless thoughtlessness And my foolish lack of learning lessons I feel like dying inside, this guilt does weigh tons I feel oh so insignificant in my skin and I’m feeling empty and numb I’m insecure to the core Be patient with me, for I need to completely repent for these decisions that are dumb I love you, the one I adore In the middle of the road in New Mexico was hard and cruel Now, I’m a broken bard, needing a fixing or two…I’m such a fool… You are the good tools of love that figured me out You forgiven me of my wrongs and I truly love you Even if my past actions don’t show it No one can say I love you any less Heaven couldn’t be farther away, I must admit Someone got to save me from my distress — but it’s all on me nonetheless I’m sorry for my heartlessness And my endless thoughtlessness And my foolish lack of learning lessons I feel like dying inside, this guilt does weigh tons I blame it on my repulsive impulsive behavior You’re compassionate and the opposite of me, I’m sure I’m a conquerer and I’m stronger than I realize I plead for your touch to embrace me with highs Spoke too soon and didn’t listen enough To you and you deserve better than me Broke my promises of being loyal and tough But, with your tools of love, you fixed me completely I screwed around and I’m apologetic cuz I’m insecure I need help and a lot of it, but I’m not a perfect cure

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