[Verse 1] I painted dreams on the ceiling above Counted stars like they were signs of your love Clung to whispers that were never quite true I wanted it to be you [Chorus] I wanted it to be you so badly Held on tight Oh I was madly Lost in the thought that love could see But you didn’t want it to be me [Verse 2] Your shadow danced in the glow of my flame I was a player in your favorite game Echoes of promises flew through the air But all I got was an empty stare [Chorus] I wanted it to be you so badly Held on tight Oh I was madly Lost in the hope we'd bend and not break But you chose the silence The ache [Bridge] Now I stand where the road splits in two One path bitter One path new Looking back I see the truth so painfully You never wanted it to be me [Chorus] I wanted it to be you so badly Every piece of me fell so gladly But dreams can shatter Hearts can see When you don’t want it to be me
