what-ifs
[Verse 1]
You prop your cheek on the back of your fist
You hold me like a cloud in each kiss
Thank God you're looking down; the muted vigor in your gaze
Can decimate and dismiss
The way your hair sinks was built to make me beg
I'm a poor man and you pay me in care
A million words hang between us both
You gently pluck them from the air
[Chorus]
They don't like to talk about requited love in what-ifs
But I've fallen for a hero carved of sun
And you're holding me in your arms right now but if
I told you everything I've done, would you run?
'Cause I've covered up my footprints in the sand
But miles away lies what we could become
And your smile makes my whole chest burst
For you, would I throw away every last plan
Chase my past away until my skull is numb
And if you had to kill me, could you kiss me first
[Verse 2]
I could change my life for you
But you oughtta know what you signed up for
You glance down at me and block out the moon
Throw me a grin as we trace the seashore
If you'd told me years ago someday there'd be
Someone who looked at me like you do
I'd laugh, then cry, then ask you why
You'd ever believe that as true
[Chorus]
They don't like to talk about requited love in what-ifs
But I've fallen for a hero carved of sun
And you're holding me in your arms right now but if
I told you everything I've done, would you run?
'Cause I've covered up my footprints in the sand
But miles away lies what we could become
And your smile makes my whole chest burst
For you, would I throw away every last plan
Chase my past away until my skull is numb
And if you had to kill me, could you kiss me first
[Bridge]
You've saved the world by loving me
And I'm not worth it at all
Can we stand real close? Cup my face in your palms
And we'll let the world just fall
But you'll see the fire rage around our feet
And you'll see red creep into my eyes
My head's in your hands, with one quick snap
You could let me fall and die
So why didn't you?
Why didn't you?
[Chorus]
They don't like to talk about requited love in what-ifs
But I've fallen for a hero carved of sun
And you're holding me in your arms right now but if
I told you everything I've done, would you run