I’d strip away his comfort
Just to show all of his flaws,
To take away his muscles
And to break that handsome jaw.

To empty out his money
And to take that bed away
Would still not keep you with me
At the end of every day.

I’d set that bed on fire,
Let it burn away to ash,
But still would burn desire
Flaring up in just a flash.

And what about the presents?
Could I make them disappear?
And even then I doubt that I
Could keep you happy here.

I’d strip the lips you love to kiss
And take away the voice
That whispers love, instilling bliss,
And still he’d be your choice.

And what of all his promises?
I’d steal you straight away,
But he can make you happy
And I know you wouldn’t stay.

I’d try to tear him down to keep
The love between just two,
But you would be unhappy
And I know you love him, too.

So what of our relationship?
I wonder what’s to come.
When finally you fall for him,
Or I learn to be numb.

I’ve stripped away my comfort
So you run to him for more,
And when it ends, I hope we’ll be
Just like we were before.