Ben Olsen - I Wanna Love You (But I Don't) Lyrics

I'm the frustrating character
Of the book, where the reader cries
What's with this disparager
She's right in front of your eyes
I know you're waiting for me to lean in
The moment's right, like a movie scene
So why do I hesitate and leave
Don't mind me
Always running from what I don't wanna burn
Keep my hands where they can't get anyone hurt
In the shallows 'stead of diving head first
(I don't mean to hold back)
I wanna love you
But I can't bring myself to get close to you
Don't wanna play to lose
Why do I run from the things that feel over appealing
I pretend that my heads not over my heels
I wanna love you, but I don't
Maybe I like holding cards
Instead of playing to try my odds
Too afraid to put it all on the line
Don't mind me
Always running from what I don't wanna burn
Keep my hands where they can't get anyone hurt
In the shallows 'stead of diving head first
(I don't mean to hold back)
I wanna love you
But I can't bring myself to get close to you
Don't wanna play to lose
Why do I run from the things that feel over appealing
I pretend that my heads not over my heels
I wanna love you, but I don't
Why do I hate being honest
You're everything I've ever wanted
But somehow I keep ignoring your signs
Why do I hate being honest
You're everything I've ever wanted
But somehow I keep ignoring your signs
I wanna love you
But I can't bring myself to get close to you
Don't wanna play to lose
Why do I run from the things that feel over appealing
I pretend that my heads not over my heels
I wanna love you, but I don't