[Verse 1: Lajon Witherspoon]

Silly that you think that I'd lie here

Shakin' wide awake

And waitin' for the rule on where you belong

So long

Deception is the way to keep on

[Chorus 1: Lajon Witherspoon & John Connolly, Morgan Rose]

Abuse me and only

Leave the world not knowing you turned me away

Assured me they can't see

(The pain you put me through)

[Verse 2: Lajon Witherspoon]

Sorry to break the news, see the bruise

The fear you inflict on me

Never feel you're wrong

How long? (Will it take to see it the right way?)

Deception is the way to keep on

[Chorus 2: Lajon Witherspoon & John Connolly]

Abuse me and only

Leave the world not knowing you turned me away

Assured me they can't see

[Interlude: Morgan Rose]

Why?

[Chorus 3: Lajon Witherspoon & John Connolly, Morgan Rose]

Abuse me and only

Leave the world not knowing you turned me away

Assured me they can't see

The pain you put me through while knowing I'd never be the same

Abuse me and only (Leave the blame inside of you)