Captive

I once was afraid
To let you slip away
To listen to your heart
No longer beat for me
But I guess I've been holding on too long
So long that you asked to leave
And because my heart wasn't where you wanted to be

I admit I held you hostage

I was blinded by the fantasies
Caught up in the numerous memories
I was sure that a day without you
Wasn't an option at all
Your words were loud and clear perfectly
I know I heard you say you wanted to leave
But my heart wasn't where you wanted to be

I admit I couldn't let go

Promise me you won't forget
Promise me that you don't regret
Every simple word you said
That made my heart beat
I understand that this is what you want
And I now know that this is what I need
You've been held captive for long enough
This time, I swear, I'll give you space to breathe

I once was afraid
To allow you to walk away
To go on and love someone new
And erase our history
But I've held on for far too long
And yesterday, I watched you leave
My heart may not be where you want to be

But I now know that this is what I need