Because of love
There comes a time in our lives when, we will meet someone who tries to tell us their own definition of love.
They'll try to use "love" as a way to manipulate you into doing things for them, and staying even when they don't deserve you.
They use the concept of love to mistreat and hurt you.
He'll say things like "If you love me, you'll give it up".
But this isn't love.. You have to put your foot down and say "enough".
And that's when he'll say "If you loved me, you'd stay".
To this i say:
Because I loved you, I put up with your lies and deceit
Because I loved you, I took you back every time you would cheat
Because I loved you, I ended up putting you first
Because I loved you, I forgot all about my self worth
Because I loved you, I could never resist your smile
Because I loved you, I saw myself carrying your child.
Because i loved you, I was a victim to your charm
Because I loved you, in my eyes you could do no wrong.
Because I loved you, I'd pretend I was okay
Because I loved you, I'd go without seeing my friends for days
Because I loved you, I'd cry myself to sleep
Because I loved you., I started watching what foods I would eat
Because I loved you, I wouldn't complain when you'd just watch me cry
Because I loved you, I wiped my own tears from my eyes
Because I loved you, I thought I could make it work
Because I loved you, I chose to ignore the hurt
But what is love without trust?
There is no I in team, its all about US
So why treat me the way that you do
Why sleep with other girls, when I'm only true to you?
Then it hit me. This wasn't love. No it wasn't even close,
See because if you loved me, you would do the most
You wouldn't lie to me.You would slide for me
Ride or die for me, Bonnie and Clyde for me.
If you loved me, you wouldn't cheat
You wouldn't coat your words with lies full of deceit
If you loved me, no other girl would have your attention
If you loved me, i'd have no competition, not to mention..
If you loved me...you wouldn't try to force me to do a thing
If you loved me, you'd be willing to wait until the ring
If you loved me, you'd make sure I was okay
If you loved me, you'd show it everyday
If you loved me you would know my worth
If you loved me, you'd know how to ease the hurt
You'd try to make it work, you'd always put me first
Remain by my side till the day we leave this earth
If you loved me you'd tell me I was beautiful
If you loved me, you wouldn't put me through the usual
And most importantly..
If you loved me you'd say it, and never let me forget
But you don't..
Therefore, because I love me, this is it