Because of You

Heard this on the radio on the way home from work and had to cry a bit.

Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side
So I don't get hurt
Because of you
I find it hard to trust not only me
But everyone around me
Because of you...
I am afraid.

I'm forced to fake a smile, a laugh
Every day of my life
My heart can't possibly break
When it wasn't even whole to start with

And now I cry in the middle of the night
Over the same damn thing

Because of you
I tried my hardest just to forget everything
Because of you
I don't know how to let anyone else in
Because of you
I am ashamed of my life because it's empty
Because of you..
I am afraid.