Threading Gold

When you were locked up, I gave you the key
Even though you say you never needed me
You know you fucked up, but you couldn't see
No one else can do the things you do to me

How could you leave, throw it away
You know you're only there because he made you stay
Gave you a chance, he tried to take it away
Was better when I thought I couldn't feel this way

Threading gold 'til my fingers bleed
Finding ways to keep you here with me
In my arms, where you ought to be
But you ran off to his throne and left me sinking deep
You're taller, and you're wiser
But you could never spin that gold
And I'm angry and self-righteous
And saving you is getting old

Saving you is getting old
No, no, no, no, no, no

He found you insufficient, but I gave you life
Even though he would try, and try, and try
Tell me now what is left between you and I
Besides miles of earth and a child

Threading gold 'til my fingers bleed
Finding ways to keep you here with me
In my arms, where you ought to be
But you ran off to his throne and left me sinking deep
You're lovely and deceitful
And now, I'm losing my own game
And I need you, is that evil
Shouldn't have to be this way

I can't help that I'm falling
And will be for eternity
And I know you, you had options
You're the only one for me

You're the only one for me
Oh, oh, oh you're all I, all I need

(Could it really be you?)
Threading gold 'til my fingers bleed
Finding ways to keep you here with me
In my arms, where you ought to be
Ran off to his throne and left me sinking deep