torpe

The first time I gave someone
My heart
They said it was too much
That’s why love scares me

Since I was a kid, I’ve been roughing up my edges
Scraping my knees, I go
Trying to be less sensitive
But it’s impossible, that’s the worst

Because today I was on the subway
And I struck up a conversation
With a stranger next to me
And of course, I missed my stop

I dropped my grocery bags
And put on my headphones
I’m a mess, I know that
But I do my best

I told you: I love being alone
I don’t think that’ll change
But it was a whirlwind
As soon as you kissed me

Now I always catch myself
Smiling when you’re near
If love is with you
I’ll dive right in

You make me not care
That I’ve always been clumsy
By nature

You disarm me with the way
You read my mind
I want to leave this party
You signal me, and I’ll wait for you up front

I who hated my teenage years
Felt out of place
But you gave it a new shine
A different meaning to this city

I tried to change my clothes
Or learn to talk less
But I still take a drink
And spill my secrets

While you float in the air
So mystical and light
Honestly, you drive me crazy
I don’t know if I’ve said that

I told you: I love being alone
I don’t think that’ll change
But it was a whirlwind
As soon as you kissed me

And now I always catch myself
Smiling when you’re near
If love is with you
I’ll dive right in

You make me not care
That I’ve always been clumsy
By nature

I knocked over the pitcher on the table
Made an inappropriate joke
But babe, in my defense
I’m going to be the best you’ve ever loved

You make me not care
That I’ve always been clumsy
By nature