Don't Change For Love

I see you slowly fading
Like a portrait long ago
If I knew how to help you
I would, and that you know

But it seems like you've built a wall
You won't let me in
It seems as if you don't trust me
I wish you would, again

I'm understanding of your situation
I understand, I do
I would do anything to help
Anything for you

So take your chance
Like you used to in the past
When I was your confident
Make this friendship last

I know it's hard right now
And you're so angry, so mad
About the past, about the future
But please, live the life you have

Some people don't get a chance
To walk or run or smile
They get beat and they die slow
You'll be living for a while

Be who you are
Don't change for someone's pleasure
Because in the end, they won't matter
It's up to God to measure

I don't know why you want to be
Someone so different, the rebel
But don't shut out your friends
Don't give me another label

You know I'll never stop caring
Never stop loving who you are
Because you are amazing
My best friend by far

Don't let anyone put in your head
That you are terrible, not right
If they want to put you down
Well, they're going to face a fight

Please let me in again
Don't be angry, please
I don't want to make you sad
But don't hold it over me

I can't hold on much longer
Without you by my side
In you I've always trusted
Always in you I confide

Return the favor, honey
Don't throw away the key
To your heart, your thoughts
Let me ease the misery

You're the sparkle in my eye
For you I've swallowed my pride
I want to just let you know
That I love you deep inside

I don't want you to leave
And if you do, I'll wait
Until you decide you want to return
See how my care is great?

I don't mean some things I say
But this, in fact, I do
Despite all the imperfections
There's no one more perfect than you

Don't change for love
And don't change for friends
Be who you are
And you'll make it to the end