I DON'T WANT TO HOLD YOU NOW

Girl, we've shared so much
I know your dreams
And it's breaking my heart apart
To know they don't include me
I fought to play the hero
Gave it my best try
Though you're life's not mine to save
But in this final moment
Whispering goodbye
Emotions flood me like a wave

(chorus)
But I don't want to hold you now
Cause I won't let you go
I'd lie to myself
Say I'll get through some how
But I'm not that strong
So don't take it wrong
If I don't want to hold you now

Your smile could light my soul
Now memories must do
Still I can't bear the thought
Of someone else holding you
Caught between clinging to my heart
And a love worth letting go
So don't mistake my silence
For a man not pulled apart
Cause my heart is screaming no

Chorus

(bridge)
And I know your flame’ll burn brighter
When it’s free to breathe
But it’s taking all my strength
Just to let you let you leave

© 2019, David Litwin