Even If It's A Lie

I'm not certain I can handle this
another empty tomorrow
another lonely sleepless night
another day streaked with sorrow

now that I've had you
and lost you, I realize
I need you more than freedom
I need the love within your eyes

I'd tell you I'd do anything
if you were here to keep you here
it doesn't bother me to be alone
it's being without you that I fear

I'm straining my eyes to look for you
my lungs carry their last breath
and I'm certain if you don't come soon
when you do, you'll come upon my death

because if I knew it was truly over
I'd settle to lay down and die
please come home and say you love me
even if it's a lie.