This Is Why

Didn't understand it
Never could've planned it
But when it came on, it came on strong
Tried to deny it
But my heart wouldn't buy it
Something so right cannot be wrong

Now it's been a week since I told you everything
And I'm still waiting for that phone to ring

This is why I keep my heart locked away
So I'll never have to say
What I have to say to you
This is why I stick to my fun and games
So I'll never know the pain
Of knowing you don't feel the way I do

Should've seen the warnings
In those wistful mornings
After another night that seemed to fly
But I was far too blinded
To even think of minding
The many lessons of days gone by

This thing I feel, I know it ain't just me
But your silence tells me that it's gonna be

This is why I keep my heart locked away
So I'll never have to say
What I have to say to you
This is why I stick to my fun and games
So I'll never know the pain
Of knowing you don't feel the way

I'm sure some people say that it's plain to see
It just won't work between you and me
Even still, I can't give up this fight
At the end of the day, I'd rather be true than right

This is why I opened my heart again
Picked up my pen
To put these thoughts to song
This is why I beg you don't run and hide
Just look inside
And you'll find that's right where I belong
It's right where I belong
Right where I belong