That's What Counts

That's what counts. Love is what really counts.

"That's What Counts"

The wounds burn closed
My heart slowly unfreezes
The Co2 'round me warms again to a calmer tone
And it's you I see defrosting before me
My eyes see your soul and you see mine

I see a shattered soul in you and mine isn't any better
I think we should just stick to this unresolved matter
I want to save you and make you be mine
Stop your cryin'
I'll always be right here and your heart won't break as long as I hold onto it

Life is love but love isn't life
I can't straight out and say this
But I know that things will be okay
Maybe not today nor tomorrow, but one day I promise
Or I'll die trying
I know I love you now
and I can't say that you feel the same
But we're close here and that's what counts

My heart can't heal
Not until yours will
I have only one voice to soothe you tonight, baby
And I hope you listen well to the love hidden in it
Your heart is in my hands now, but mine is still in pieces on the floor

I hope your life can light up mine and I can help you live
But if it can't I'll take my life right beside you
I know what we're gonna go through
It ain't easy but like I say,
"Love can't be easy, or it's just gonna make ya read the Cards,
Hearts can break and lives can be put at stake,
But you are the only exception to this rule"

Life is love but you can't see me
I'm on the edge and falling down fast
Your light will help me see throughout the darkness and I know you can
If you give me the chance I need to continue with you
Infernos are burning my soul
And your the water I need
Make a choice

Will you help or will you drown yourself in your own needs?
I wanted to please you but I never can and never will...

My heart stops as you walk away crying, and I accept this:
You're not mine
So I shouldn't pretend.

Oh how it used to count and how I love you so
I know it's done and over now
So I'm givin' up hope
Let me drown now
In my own tears
Why can't I ignore this pain?
I can't ever let the rain wash it away
It's too much for me

Just lay me down and slice my throat
Let it end tonight
While my eyes are still wet
Don't let her know
That I died in your arms
And by my own hands

It counts now that I see my mistake
I'm lost in your eyes as your tears fall on my cold skin
My eyes are black now
And I'm sorry for what I've done
I guess no one truly won
And I know that you were the only one for me
Goodnight, and never cry for me again
For I know what this damn heart will do to you...
If you only knew.

Author's Note

This was written a long time ago, but I thought it would do well here. I'm not expecting reviews of this, but I hope somebody enjoys it for the dark love it shows.