Wrong half

Night Silence Only the rain tapping on the glass… Or is that tears? You come home drunk again, stumbling through the night And right there next to you, I’m ready to hold you tight I live for those few moments when you are truly mine I kiss you on the lips — tonight, you’re my lifeline Come morning, you will tell me “Forgive me, I must leave And you won’t sleep beside me again I can’t breathe Then evening comes, you’re drunk, and knocking at my door You’re not somebody’s other half — just a shadow from before I ask “Will you stay over?” But I already know your line Your family won’t allow it… and I get no peace of mind Come morning, just like always, you run back to your own But giving you my love — that’s the only thing I’ve known Come morning, just like always, you’ll wash this sin away And I’ll cry in my pillow, soft… then hear a child’s play From the phone buzzing on the table — a ringtone I know The mistress, like a womb, where only pain can grow You are my mistake, my bitter prison cell Night — you’re my man Morning — just a shell I welcome you back, then set you free again Knowing you’ll return to drink love from my veins Come morning, you will tell me “Forgive me, I must leave! And you won’t sleep beside me again! I can’t breathe! Come morning, just like always, you run back to your own! But giving you my love — that’s the only thing I’ve known Whispered, barely audible …Giving you my love