Cautionary Tale (Original)

[VERSE 1] Oh, heavens, hear my story A cautionary tale Of how I came to be loved And how it came to fail [VERSE 2] A first time for lovers A first time in agony The truths you will uncover Will knock you on your knees [Chorus] I gave it too much, I gave myself up I lost sight of all my dignity I've always been smart, my chameleon heart Took your draining personality and gave it to me I wanted to please you, this performance of a lifetime My heart to you handed, you took it for granted And made me the villain, all alone [VERSE 2] I struggled through the winter Found cheat codes to your soul Was born to be a giver Destined to pay the toll [Chorus] I gave it too much, I gave myself up I lost sight of all my dignity I've always been smart, my chameleon heart Took your draining personality and gave it to me I wanted to please you, this performance of a lifetime My heart to you handed, you took it for granted And made me the villain, all alone [BRIDGE] Oh, inside you there's a guiltless child, who never saw his mother smile A boy who had no sense of home, believed he's better of alone Who could up in jealousy, to mask his insecurity And I can't fix you, God, I tried, the hourglass I shatter just in time [POST-Chorus] I gave it too much, I gave myself up I lost sight of all my dignity One more love affair, cautionary tale Continue to happen to me