Let’s Be Honest

You'd think that I would learn
To hold my tongue
Once and for all

But I'm growing old
And still running off my mouth
Like I can't get enough

But save your mercy for the lost
I don't have time for these regrets
And don't you dare remind me of the cost
'Cause how the hell could I forget?

I've gotten good
At pulling people in
And pushing everyone away

I've shouted words
And said hateful things
That no one decent should say

But save forgiveness for the weak
I've made it this far on my own
I'm not the man of your dreams
But more like the sinner that you stone

God only knows the darker side of me
The pieces of my heart, I don't want you to see
Heaven forbid you find out who I am
'Cause if you knew the truth
I'm terrified you'll leave

And I've got to change or I'll die alone
And I don't deserve all the grace that you've displayed
I'll nail you to the cross again 'cause once was not enough
My sinful heart feels way too gone now to ever be saved

So hold me close to where you are
'Cause God knows I'm prone to stray
And write my name upon your heart
And swear you'll always keep me safe