I Can't Want It for Both of Us

[Verse 1] I've been giving you the benefit Of every doubt I know Every reason, every circumstance Every reason to go slow I've been making room for everything That makes it hard to get to me But how much room am I supposed to make Before there's nothing left to see? [Pre-Chorus] I can understand the reasons I can understand the fear But understanding doesn't make it hurt less When I still can't get you here [Chorus] I can't want it for both of us I can't carry all this hope I can't keep on making excuses Just to give this somewhere to go You can tell me that you want me You can give me just enough But sooner or later words need somewhere to land And I can't want it for both of us [Verse 2] I don't need a declaration I ain't asking for a ring Hell, I don't even know yet What the two of us could be But I'd sure as hell like the chance To find out face to face And I'm tired of feeling foolish For wanting more than words can say [Pre-Chorus] 'Cause every time I start believing You're as curious as me Something always comes between us And I'm left here wondering [Chorus] I can't want it for both of us I can't carry all this hope I can't keep on making excuses Just to give this somewhere to go You can tell me that you want me You can give me just enough But sooner or later words need somewhere to land And I can't want it for both of us [Bridge] I've bent without breaking Waited without asking Swallowed every disappointment Said maybe next time Maybe next week Maybe when the stars align But baby, I'm getting tired Of loving the possibility While you're standing at a distance Waiting for it to come to me I can't make you miss me I can't make you need this I can't make you take one step Just because I'd take ten And I won't I won't take ten again [Breakdown] If you want me Come and find me If you mean it Let me see I don't need forever I just need you To meet me Somewhere in between [Final Chorus] 'Cause I can't want it for both of us And I've wanted it enough I've been patient with the hard things I've been careful with your trust But I need more than little moments More than almost, more than words I need to know I'm not the only one Still fighting for the chance at us No, I can't want it I won't want it For both of us [Outro] I'm not asking you to love me I'm asking you to show me You want the chance to Before I finally stop Wanting the chance with you