Don’t hold your breath for me
I can’t even smile.
I can’t even give that look
that always drives you wild

Don’t hold your breath for me
I don’t know what to say
I don’t know what you want from me
I hope that’s no dismay.

Don’t hold your breath for me
You’re only wasting time
You’re hurting yourself more than me
You’re driving yourself wild

Don’t hold your breath for me
I promise no return
I promise no direct response
Or helpful hand that’s firm.

Don’t hold your breath for me
I can barely form a smile.
Say something if just one word
The silence drives me wild

Don’t hold your breath for me
You’ll soon be far away
I promise I’ll get better
I really wish you’d stay.

Don’t hold your breath for me
I’m begging on my knees
I want you to stay here
and be a friend that I can please.

Don’t hold your breath for me
I want you in my arms
I’ll smile if that is all it takes
I really meant no harm.