Wanted

I thought you were my savior
I know now you’re my ruin
I thought love conquered everything
But that has been disproven
I don’t what it is I have to look forward to
I know I can’t find it in you

That’s not something I wanted
That’s what you gave to me
And now I know to never ask the Lord
To give me anything
He’ll take everything else away
As punishment
That’s not something I wanted

I swallowed so much pride now
You can hear my lungs choking
On every promise you took back
On every vow you’ve broken
And I have to say for whatever it’s worth
You know the guy is dumber than a mound of dirt

That’s not something I wanted
That’s what you gave to me
And now I know to never ask the Lord
To give me anything
He’ll take everything else away
As punishment
That’s not something I wanted

And so when your wedding day comes
I’m gonna put on my best suit
I’m gonna leave the tie at home
I’m gonna wait on the church steps
I’m gonna light a cigarette
And flick it at your fucking groom

That’s not something I wanted
That’s what you gave to me
And now I know to never ask the Lord
To give me anything
He’ll take everything else away
As punishment
That’s not something I wanted

This song was recorded by Ken Erickson in 2005. It has no subtext, it’s all out in the open. I’m not bitter about the story behind it. Well, not most days.

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