pretty lies

tell me lies and falsehoods
black as the night to come
give me one good reason
to scream in fear and run

don't give me words of hope
or something sweet to say
i'd rather you just hit me
then turn and walk away

i want to feel the pain
but only on the surface
i don't want my heart to break
i want to remain callous

tell me you were lying
in that moment of desire
give me death and cold
as i walk right through hellfire

whisper pretty lies
that you know i will believe
cut me off from love
i don't want your reprieve