I liked the way you wanted me
Every night for so long, baby
I liked the way you needed me
Everytime the things got rocky, yeah

I was believing in you
Was I mistaken? Do you mean... do you mean what you say...
When you say our love could last forever?

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Well, I'd rather you be mean,
Than love and lie
I'd rather hear the truth,
And have to say goodbye,
I'd rather take a blow,
At least then I would know
But, baby, don't you break my heart slow

I liked the way you'd hold me
Every night, for so long baby, yeah
I liked the way you'd sing to me
Everytime the things got rocky, yeah

I was believing in you
Was I mistaken? Do you say... do you say what you mean...
When you say our love could last forever?

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You'd run around and lead me on forever
While I stay at home still thinking we're together
I wanted our love to last forever

But, I'd rather you be mean,
Than love and lie
I'd rather hear the truth,
And have to say goodbye,
I'd rather take a blow,
At least then I would know
But, baby, don't you break my heart slow
Now, baby, don't you break my heart slow