Song Description

A song about unrequited love for a close friend painting the feeling of being caught between the hurt of longing and letting go.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Trying to be honest with myself
But, honesty intensifies what is felt
I don't know (I don't know)
You're dear to me, I don't want to lose you
But, for the sake of peace, I don't know what to do
I don't know (I don't know)
Cause every time I think I'm good the feeling comes back
And when pain is pleasure, it's a hard thing to grasp
So many expectations
I'm always delayin'
Cause the moment I face it's
The moment I'm saying

[Chorus]
I don't know if I can handle you
Don't want us estranged, but I can't take the wonder
It messes with my brain when you say I'm like a brother
I don't know (I don't know)
Grateful to be your friend, and for all that you do
But, I hope you understand, I may have to move
And my pride is hurt, but you're worth the truth
I don't know... if I can handle you

[Verse 2]
I said I would be fine
As long as you're in my life
But, now as time goes by
I don't know (I don't know)
You talk about others, crushes you have
When you meet the one, how will I handle that?
I don't know (I don't know)
And every time I think I'm fine, I break
Cause every time I see your lovely face
I want you
So bad, I want you

[Chorus]
I don't know if I can handle you
I don't want us estranged, but I can't take the wonder
It messes with my brain, when you say I'm like a brother
I don't know (I don't know)
Grateful to be your friend, and for all that you do
But, I hope you understand, I may have to move
And my pride is hurt, but you're worth the truth
I don't know... if I can handle you

[Outro]
I don't want to hurt you
But, I'm hurting too
I guess I need space
A little time to choose
I don't know (I don't know)