Choices

tell it like it is
would you rather have the truth or a lie?
tell it like it is
would you rather live in pain or die?

tell it how it is
would you rather be secure or know what's real?
tell it how it is
would you rather be sheltered or know the whole deal?

tell it as it is
do you want me to try and soften the hurt?
tell is as it is
do you want the details or shall I be curt?

tell it as you know it
you feel the pain but you never show it
tell me why you cry
i see right through each and every lie

explain the truth to me now
i'm sick of living with false hope
explain the truth to me now
i'm at the end of my rope

explain to me how you feel
you keep me guessing and it tears me apart
explain to me how you feel
do it now or risk breaking my heart

explain the way you see things
i guess you don't see the hurt it brings
for don't you know that every lie
equals another tear that i must cry?

let go of your pride
tell me what you feel inside
i've spilt my soul to you
isn't truth the least you can do?

drop the act
i can see through the shell
drop the act
you've made life a living hell

stop the games
at first guessing was kinda fun
stop the games
one more remark from you and i'm done

say the words
dragging it out only adds to the hurt
say those words
to the old ways we'll have to revert

honesty is the best policy
tell the truth
it'll be less painful for me
tell the truth

what have you to lose?
yes or no
just choose