Goodbye

I’ll put myself up on the shelf, so you don't have to

Pretend it's all a game that I'm winning

But you aren't looking for me anymore

And then the pain of you being gone won't be so bad

Because when I'm on that shelf I'll still watch over you

My pain doesn't matter to me, it never really did

Only yours

And if I weren't up on that shelf

I'd hurt you even more

And please don't take me off my shelf

Because I might fall down

And then we'll both get hurt

It's better this way

I promise

Because the pain of being here and watching you grow

Isn’t as bad as the pain I’d bring you

So I’ll put myself up on this shelf

‘Cause the pain of removing myself

Isn’t as bad as the pain of feeling you let go

Because I connect so easily with others

That I forget how much pain I cause

So I’ll let go

Promise that you’ll be happy as I watch from afar

Because I need you to know this is the best thing for you

Even if letting go is the last thing I want to do

I need you to promise me that you’ll be okay

Because I don’t want to see you hurt anymore

You deserve the best there is out there

Not pain, not me

I hope you understand that I mean you no harm

And if you really want me around I’ll be here

On my shelf, making sure you’re okay

Because that’s what I do best

Sit in the back and watch as everyone moves on

While I hide in the shadows

Now I bid my farewell as you find your happiness

Chin up

Eyes hopeful

Smiling bright

Though this is where I disappear

I will be here forever packed away for when you need