You flash that knowing smile
And bat those eyes
But I know that all the while
You're manufacturing lies

You swear that you're always behind me
And on my side
But when the world is collapsing around me
It seems your promises die

The one that I love the most
Shouldn't have to ask why
And right when I need you most
Right when I'm learning to fly

You clip my wings (4x)

I try to ignore you're pretending
Your jealous gaze
But I'm tired of always defending
The way I live out my days

You know where to hit me to hurt me
To shoot me down
If only you'd turn and desert me
Then I could turn life around

The one that I love the most
Shouldn't have to ask why
And right when I need you most
Right when I'm learning to fly

You clip my wings (4x)

Like an angel before my eyes
You descended one day
Pulled me back up on my feet
And promised me that you'd stay

But all those words are ringing
Hollow in my mind
You cripple me
And then expect me to be kind

You clip my wings (4x)

The one that I love the most
Shouldn't have to ask why
And right when I need you most
Right when I'm learning to fly

You clip my wings (4x)