I've been telling lies ((you're welcome))

I've been telling lies to protect myself,
I've been spinning tales to save you,
Please, don't take offence from this,
Simply, I care, that's why I do the things I do

I cared enough not to slip quite yet,
I cared enough to cry sweet tears,
I cared enough to hide from you
all these bitter bitter fears

I promise you a million things,
and I swear, I mean each one...
sweetness is a poison unto itself...
poisoning myself? sounds fun..

Darling, don't play this blame game,
my mask of lies slips e'er further down
I know all you want to see is me being strong,
so for you, I'll fake a smile, hide a frown