I still come around here, I’m not sure why
The things you put me through have led this grown man to a cry
I’m always looking ‘round the corner, don’t want to step on any mines
Trying not to set you off, say something that I can’t rewind
You’d think by now I’d know you’ll never change – the loop’s never-ending
It’s always repeating – only myself to blame
Always a test – with lots of stress – you make it so hard 2 love U
Can’t do no right – all day & night – you make it so hard 2 love U
Must be the best – won’t take no less – you make it so hard 2 love U
I can’t take this game no more
When I’m around you, I can’t ever be myself
You’re always trying to change me into a mirror of yourself
Your world takes me over like a ravenous black hole
Your daggers rip right through me, suck the air out of my soul
Nothing’s ever good enough & it’s always about you
It’s always someone else’s fault, but the finger’s pointing back at you
Why do you have to be so ruthless? Why do you have to be so cruel?
Why can’t you see that it’s killing me? Do you think I’m such a fool?
Always a test – can’t get no rest – you make it so hard 2 love U
Wound so tight – ready to fight – you make it so hard 2 love U
Always the judge – won’t ever budge – you make it so hard 2 love U
I can’t play this game no more
Must pass your test – can’t get no rest – you make it so hard 2 love U
Dress for success – you shaggy mess – you make it so hard 2 love U
I’m the pet – and you’re the vet – you make it so hard 2 love U
I can’t take this pain no more
I’m not feeling so fine – got to get you out of my mind
You keep spinning me around, around, around, around and around
I can never take it easy – I can’t let down my guard
‘Cause it really gets exhausting to have to try this hard
Oh, you know it – you must know what you’re doing
But you keep, keep, keep on push, push, push, push, push
Come on now
© 2022 Jay Middleton Music
Music by Jay Middleton, Vernon Black & Carl Wheeler / Lyrics by Jay Middleton
Jay Middleton: vocals / Carl Wheeler: organ, piano & synths / Vernon Black: electric guitar, solos / James Nash: acoustic & electric guitar, mandolin / Jubu Smith: electric guitar / Eric Smith: bass / Dante Roberson: drums / Misa Malone: background vocals / Norbert Stachel: alto, tenor & baritone saxophone / Louis Fasman: trumpet / Chris Butcher: trombone / James Henry: percussion