Don’t need you to love me like I love you;

Just don’t make me hate you.

Let my eyes drink in the sight of you.

My heart skips a beat when you’re near,

Two when you’re not.

Hold me tightly in your embrace

And make me believe I’m the only one.

If there is another, hide her well;

Let me not smell her on you.

Don’t call me her name.

When you’re here, be with me;

Make me forget your love is a lie.

Be careful not to make me cry

’cause I don’t need you to love me like I love you;

Just don’t make me hate you.

Keep my bed warm–

I’ll pay my own bills.

Don’t need you to think you own me;

Just need you to fill up the empty space

And break the silence.

Keep me out my head and we’ll be okay.

Do this for me and you can stay free

’cause I don’t need you to love me like I love you;

Just don’t make me hate you.

© D.L. Lunsford