I've been pondering since birth why I'm not with you.

You are here, and I am there, I am an empty shell.

I look inside from way out where, my life's a living hell.

I stand outside, while looking in, my soul is made of glass.

I see through me, I cannot win, I know that I'm an ass.

I see you and walk away, I run because I'm shy.

But yet you stand and do not sway, my skin's immersed with lye.

I burn all over, wondering if you'll come save me

But you cannot see a thing, I'm not supposed to be.

I'm afraid you'll tell me no, therefore I'll let it be

There are places I can go where no one can see me

I'd like to be invisible, unless I am with you

I try to act invincible, but this just isn't true.

I know that you will carry on long after I'm gone

I know that I am just a pawn, for you it's almost dawn

You'll wake up, and won't see me all throughout your day

Only you can hold the key to a newfound way

With your key you could unlock the door that leads to me

The burning then would finally stop, you would have set me free

If you would but just love me, I would love you too

Then, perhaps, you just might see all your dreams come true

Although I know this just won't be, I want it to be true