I wanted you to see my best

And spare you seeing all the rest

I never wanted to expose

You to the ugliness I chose

I tried to leave it far behind

But it would always seem to find

My hiding place, no matter where

I tried to go, it would be there

Though I no longer play that game

It follows me round just the same

I'm sorry that you had to see

That nefarious part of me

It's who I was, not who I am

Can you forgive, or am I damned

My love for you is real, I swear

Please tell me you believe I care

I never lied, I just withheld

I'm sorry, but I couldn't tell

You of the things that I had done

I've tried so hard to overcome

I've changed my life, I walked away

Please tell me that you're gonna stay

Youre all the matters to me now

I promise you, some way, some how

I'll make everything up to you

If you just give me a chance to

If you say no, I'll understand

And you will not see me again

The decision is yours to make

And though it is my heart at stake

I will not pressure you at all

If it's goodbye, I'll take the fall

But I'm wishing with all my heart

That you will not force us to part

It's up to you, please let me know

Do you want me to stay, or go

I'm waiting with my fingers crossed

Please tell me, am I safe or lost