Promiser

One, two, three

I have read every book that there is to read

About love and how difficult it can be to keep

I've pulled my heart out to every song

Learned the words and sang along

Memorised the affirmations and each meaningful dedication

Turned my back on each distraction

Learned the difference between affection and lust

Prepared myself the best I can to understand

To know when quiet time is good

When to make coffee, learn to cook

I started liftin' heavy things so that I can protect you

But to know when I should and when it is, I do not have to

When to be vulnerable and let you in

I've been to therapy and I think I'm makin' some inroads there

I do believe that I can follow through and not just be a promiser

I've organised all of my days, responsibility's new to me

You'll be glad to hear I take to change pretty naturally

I work hard, and I would be so proud of you

I have the capacity to open up my little world

I do not stay out late during the week

And I am keen to never treat you like you're weak

And I have morals that are strong, but sayin' that they're malleable

I'll know when quiet time is good

When to make coffee, learn to cook

I started liftin' heavy things so that I can protect you

But to know when I should and when it is, I do not have to

When to be vulnerable and let you in

I've been to therapy and I think I'm makin' some inroads there

I do believe that I can follow through and not just be a promiser

A promiser

A promiser